Paul Anderson will become the executive director of the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries.
May 2017
Posted inBusiness, Maine
European Union trade pact gives Canadian lobster exports a leg up
The deal, approved by Canada this week, gets rid of tariffs that average 11 percent on Canadian lobster.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Parcel in Fairfield’s downtown still available for the right business
The spot on Main Street was once home to Joseph’s Clothing & Sporting Goods store, but despite efforts to build it out developers haven’t found the right deal.
Posted inMaine
HeatTrac: Record-breaking heat for May 18, 2017
At midday, 7 airport weather stations from Houlton to Sanford had already registered record-breaking heat, and temperatures are forecast to rise further in the afternoon.
Posted inNation & World
Teen killed, 22 injured in Times Square by driver who said he heard voices
Richard Rojas, a U.S. Navy veteran, emerged wild-eyed from his car and said he was hearing voices and expected to die.
Posted inBusiness, News
Trump administration formally announces NAFTA renegotiation
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer stressed that the administration wished to renegotiate, not scrap the deal.
Posted inMaine, News
For first workers on Portland Opportunity Crew, a hot, dirty job sure beats panhandling
The city-run pilot program begins with two men who say they are grateful for the minimum-wage jobs.
Posted inNation & World, News
Analysis: Michael Flynn keeps haunting the Trump administration
He was on the payroll of a foreign government while in a powerful position in the U.S. government, and that crosses about every ethical red line you can think of, experts say.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Veto override puts plan for Gorham-to-turnpike toll road in motion
Gov. Paul LePage backs the project but has said he doesn’t want any more toll roads, as evidenced by his new bill to eliminate the Maine Turnpike Authority and its toll system by 2027.
Posted inBusiness
Seven Maine family-owned companies recognized for excellence
This year’s Maine Family Business Awards drew 166 nominations, and awards went to those that excel in family roles and commitment to customers and employees.