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How a change to net energy billing could cost a few Mainers tens of thousands
A ‘drafting error’ in a 2025 law could force dozens of residents to forfeit investments in community solar. Lawmakers are working on a fix.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Ogunquit restaurateurs aim to make their town a dining destination
A new generation of restaurant owners wants the town’s best food to be on par with Portland or Boston.
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Sponsored
For sale: buildable lots with expedited review at the Gorham Industrial Park
Starting at $425,000 | Cyr Drive Extension, Gorham
Posted inBusiness, Community, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, News
From paperboy to paper magnate: Hugh Chisholm’s mills helped supply America’s postal system
Hugh J. Chisholm built an integrated system of printing, railroads and paper mills that transformed western Maine into a major national center for newsprint production.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Harmony’s oversized stuffed cookies are now more widely available
The Cookie Jar of Maine story begins with an idea to sell extravagant cookies on the honor system to ATVers.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Baking cookies from a kitchen in Harmony turns into full-time business
Laura Pomerleau started selling her cooking from a trail-side stand outside her home; now she also delivers them to various convenience stores in central Maine.
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Sponsored
Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: February 2026
Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Is it legal to lower the minimum wage in Maine? | Fact brief
Maine’s minimum wage is $15.10 as of 2026; it is automatically adjusted annually based on the cost of living.
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Waterville development projects set to add more than 350 apartments
The demand for housing, though, means more apartments are needed.