Previously, if a lender made a mistake when sending a default letter to a borrower, the mortgage was deemed unenforceable, leaving the borrower with a free house.
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As Mainers use more electricity, plans for a new grid ramp up
More heat pumps in homes and businesses and electric vehicles on the road are pushing Maine to figure out how to handle increased electricity demands.
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Gardiner business owners gut-punched by flood insurance revelations
They had no reason to believe their insurance policies wouldn’t cover flood damage. Now they are on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.
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There’s no offseason for Maine farmers as they strive to survive the winter months
In a challenging landscape for the mostly family-run operations, many use the winter months to enhance their survival, finding ways to boost production or diversifying what they offer.
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GrowSmart Maine expands staff with 2 new hires
GrowSmart Maine, a nonprofit helping Maine communities navigate change in alignment with smart growth, announces the addition of two new members to its team, Joe Oliva as outreach and communications director, and Dayea Shim as program coordinator. Oliva joined GrowSmart in January, moving from the Maine Broadband Coalition. He is originally from Yarmouth and now […]
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Maine Center for Entrepreneurs and Partners announces 2024 Top Gun Class
The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, along with its partners, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College, and the Northern Maine Development Commission, have announced the 38 businesses selected for the Top Gun 2024 Class. Beginning in 2009 with 12 companies, the Top Gun Program has […]
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Richmond Area Health Center welcomes Clinician Emily Carle
RICHMOND – This January, staff of the Richmond Area Health Center welcomed family nurse-practitioner Emily Carle to their healthcare team. Carle earned her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine in 2023. Previously, she earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine, and her Graduate Certificate in Public Health from […]
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Run Amok Mead owner elected president of the Maine Winery Guild
WEST GARDINER — Christy Hemenway, the owner and founder of Run Amok Mead, has been elected as the new president of the Maine Winery Guild, a nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the Maine wine, cider and spirits industry. Hemenway, who started Run Amok Mead in 2022, is a passionate advocate for all craft beverages […]
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UMaine Extension dean honored
Hannah Carter, dean and associate provost for online and continuing education and dean of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has been named the recipient of the 2024 DACF Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award, according to a news release by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. This respected honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the […]
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Sheridan Construction promotes Lynn Morkeski to controller
Sheridan Construction of Fairfield has announced the recent promotion of Lynn Morkeski to controller. Morkeski is originally from New Hampshire and came to Maine to pursue her education. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, and graduated from Thomas College in May 2013 with a Master of Business Administration degree.