He joins Republicans in arguing that the Civil Rights Act doesn’t bar companies from firing workers for being gay or transgender, but a spokesman says the governor opposes how the protection was granted, not the protection itself.
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Maine small businesses get a look ‘behind the curtain’ of federal research grant decisions
A meeting Friday in Portland offered an inside look at how federal agencies allocate nearly $3 billion in annual funds for emerging technologies.
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Maine’s women-owned businesses lead nation in job, revenue growth
That’s according to a new report covering 2007 to 2018. Among the reasons: plenty of resources and support, a hard-working culture, lower startup overhead costs and ‘a lot of opportunity.’
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In public relations, real estate and food, meet 3 Maine women who mean business
ROXANE COLE: Falmouth-based Roxane Cole Commercial Real Estate LLC is one of the many sole proprietorships that make up the majority of small businesses in Maine. Founded in 2010 by Roxane Cole, the one-woman firm represents clients who are looking to buy, sell or lease commercial property. Cole has been a commercial real estate broker […]
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Maine homes sales, median price rose by over 9% last month
In July, 1,864 existing single-family houses were sold statewide and the median price climbed to $225,000 amid tight market inventory.
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Grants will increase hospice services to Maine cancer patients
The grants from the Maine Cancer Foundation will go to six programs that are volunteer-driven.
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Thompson’s Point redevelopment gets a boost with approval of $495,000 loan
The funds will be used to renovate a historic former rail building in the growing mixed-use development.
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James Knott, 88, remembered as inventor of trap that transformed lobstering
He developed marine-grade coated wire mesh that lasted far longer than the wood in traditional traps, then founded a company to manufacture the product and became an ardent supporter of the lobster industry.
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Maine unemployment at 3 percent in July
The state’s unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 32 consecutive months, the longest period on record.
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Will Maine referendum on home care penalize married couples?
Analysts disagree on whether the ballot measure to fund home care would create a ‘marriage penalty’ for couples filing joint income tax returns.