The support for a gradual statewide increase comes even though a majority of likely voters say it would hurt small businesses, much like the 28 percent who oppose Question 4.
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Head of Maine Credit Union League stepping down
John Murphy plans to retire next June after 24 years as president and CEO
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Maine Accelerates Growth issues $70,000 in grants
The funds go to three organizations focused on economic growth.
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Gov. LePage expects Fairchild sale will lead to hundreds of job losses
He says they’re among the 1,200 good-paying positions that he predicted in April will be gone from southern Maine when major employers leave the area.
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Hundreds of jobs at stake as rival buys Fairchild for $2.4 billion
The impact on the chip maker’s 650 workers in South Portland is unclear, but new owner ON Semiconductor says it may merge some operations in 2018.
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Elite Airways adding more flights from Portland jetport to Florida
The airline says it will fly to Melbourne four times a week this winter, a plus for those looking to escape the cold weather.
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Acadia Trust to merge with Camden National Bank
The merger with Camden National’s wealth management subsidiary will allow it to offer more products and services.
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State bureau warns of bank texting scam
Customers are receiving bogus text messages about account problems.
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Demand for health care workers in Maine is expected to continue surging
That field and other care facilities can expect 7,900 openings by 2024 at the same time the labor force is shrinking, the state says.
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Portland tech center maps resources for worldwide disasters
The Commercial Street office of Esri develops geographic information systems apps for the $1 billion California company.