Jay Simanski said he will focus his attention on the Gardiner location.
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Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Natural gas prices in New England spiked to their highest level ever in January
That’s bad news for the cost of electricity in Maine, where experts said the state should hasten energy project permitting and transmission interconnection to keep prices down long-term.
What the Supreme Court tariff decision means for Maine
Tariffs have proven difficult for Maine businesses to navigate for months.
Sanford isn’t just getting a data center, developer says
The ‘Sanford Woods Industrial and Technical Campus’ would cover more than 1,000 acres along and near the Mousam River.
Trump’s selective bonuses draw favoritism complaints at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Some civilian workers at the government-owned shipyard in Kittery recently got bonuses of up to $25,000 from the Department of Defense. Others did not, and they’re not happy about it.
Maine Forest Service urges loggers to adapt to extreme weather
A new handbook calls for those who earn a living from the woods to embrace nontraditional methods to manage a changing climate.
Skowhegan board considers reversing denial of cannabis grow house plans
The Planning Board, which heard an appeal of the Staff Review Committee’s denial, agreed it needs more information.
Maine municipal and press associations reach compromise on publishing public notices
A bill, as initially proposed, would have allowed towns to post notices about upcoming meetings on their websites instead of in newspapers.
New details emerge about proposed southern Maine data center
Local officials and stakeholders will appear before state lawmakers Thursday to discuss the project.
Maine Restaurant Week slated to start March 1
The almost two-week-long event offers deals on restaurant meals and special events.