Contractors and real estate brokers say they expect a strong construction season, particularly in southern parts of the state.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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LePage ‘looking to make a change’ in community college leadership
During his budget announcement, the governor calls on John Fitzsimmons to resign as president of the Maine Community College System.
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Maine’s job-growth outlook through 2022: Anemic
The 2.3 percent rise over a decade is far below the projected national average. A smaller labor force and an aging population get the blame.
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Agreement with company to manage Cross Insurance Arena expected soon
Trustees hope to have a deal by mid-January and turn the operation over to Global Spectrum soon after.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business
Manning the helm of Shipyard Brewing Co.
Fred Forsley handles the business end of the growing company.
Posted inBusiness, News
Report identifies ways to build skills of Maine’s workforce
It says existing programs should be strengthened and efforts made to create more collaboration among businesses, colleges and universities.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston students try to raise their voices, but protest interrupted
A poster inscribed with #blacklivesmatter – echoing a national movement to talk about race and justice – is ordered removed at Lewiston High School.
Posted inLocal & State
Customer complaints on the rise amid FairPoint strike
Maine’s public advocate says “there have been unacceptable delays” in service call response times since workers walked off the job in October.
Posted inLocal & State
Data confirms Maine as older, whiter state
A new census survey shows continued economic hardship and a slight increase in the state’s diversity.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Teenage girl injured in hit-and-run in Limington
Sheriff’s deputies are looking for the vehicle that hit the girl and threw her into a ditch.