Buoyed by the success of food and drink advertising campaigns such as “Got Milk?,” the state Lobster Advisory Council wants Maine’s lobster industry to spend $3 million boost sales and market prices.
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Lobster panel considering new advertising campaign
Buoyed by the success of food and drink advertising campaigns such as “Got Milk?,” the state Lobster Advisory Council wants Maine’s lobster industry to spend $3 million boost sales and market prices.
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Report: Maine camps generate $332M for economy
Maine’s 330 summer camps employ 500 full-time and 10,500 seasonal workers.
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Portland dog-accessory company founded by Glenn Close is sold
FetchDog, known for its high-end dog toys and accessories, opened in 2007. The company received much publicity because of Close, as well as her husband David Shaw, who also founded Westbrook-based Idexx.
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BIW gets $36.4M for contract modifications
The U.S. Navy awards the three contract modifications for the shipyard to continue work that’s already been started.
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Cruise ship arriving today as season opens
In all, 59 ships with up to 69,373 passengers are scheduled to visit in 2012.
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Nike to sell Scarborough-based Cole Haan
Nike Inc. said today it would sell Cole Haan, the Scarborough-based shoes and accessories maker, as well as its Umbro soccer brand in a move to cut costs and focus on its namesake brand.
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Maine’s job recovery could come sooner
The New England Economic Partnership says Maine’s recovery is boosted by a rosier outlook for the U.S. as a whole.
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Anthem seeking 1.7 percent hike
AUGUSTA — Anthem Health Plans of Maine Inc. is seeking a 1.7 percent overall rate increase for its plans for individuals in 2012, according to a filing with the Maine Bureau of Insurance.
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Anthem insurance seeks rate increase
AUGUSTA — Anthem Health Plans of Maine Inc. is seeking a 1.7 percent overall rate increase for its plans for individuals in 2012, according to a filing with the Maine Bureau of Insurance.