Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.
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Maine nursing homes to be sold to private equity group following bankruptcy
The newly formed 101 West State Street LLC bid nearly $1 billion for the assets held by Genesis, which owns 11 facilities in Maine.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wabanaki tribes challenge Oxford Casino’s iGaming lawsuit
A judge granted the request to intervene by all 4 tribal nations in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
5 takeaways from the new MaineHousing annual report
The report released Wednesday highlighted progress on investments in affordable housing, first-time homeowner loans and efforts to prevent homelessness.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How modular homes can help solve Maine’s affordable housing shortage
Controlled costs, faster construction and customizable plans make modular a sustainable alternative to traditional construction.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Does New England rely on natural gas for about half of its electricity? | Fact brief
Maine relies more on renewable sources than New England as a whole but still uses significant amounts of natural gas for energy generation.
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Amazon distribution center plans draw questions, concerns from Waterville and Sidney residents
The proposed distribution center would bring 150 to 200 jobs to the area, according to Amazon, but some worry the project would imperil existing jobs in the region.
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Maine businesses ramp up opposition to data privacy bill
Company owners and advocates say the legislation will hinder their ability to reach customers and grow their businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Could Maine make polluters pay for the cost of climate change? Lawmakers want to study it first.
The Legislature on Tuesday passed a measure to study how much greenhouse gas emissions are costing the state, with Republicans opposed.
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Maine Climate Council grapples with affordability
The council believes inflation anxieties are the primary barrier to the state’s green transition.