Many local residents have objected to resuming tourism around the historic Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago.
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Freight railroads police themselves and inspect their own tracks. Some say a disaster is inevitable.
A five-month Press Herald investigation reveals poorly maintained lines, unreported accidents and secrecy around the hazardous materials transported through Maine.
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Strange brews, games, provide break from beer at Swine & Stein
Mead, kombucha, cider, wine, join beer at annual festival.
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Skowhegan Savings Foundation announces $1 million Workforce Development Fund
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MaineBiz to host 6 Maine CEOs in Freeport on Oct. 11
PORTLAND — The Mainebiz CEO Forum will bring together a panel of six Maine CEOs to each share 10 ideas that other CEOs and business executives can learn from on Oct. 11 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown, 5 Park St., Freeport. The ideas will cover everything from how to successfully run […]
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Augusta-based Preti Flaherty attorney selected for inclusion in 2023 Super Lawyers
PORTLAND — Anthony W. Buxton of the Augusta office of Preti Flaherty has been selected for recognition by Super Lawyers as a 2023 New England Super Lawyer. Buxton’s selected practice area is Energy & Resources, according to a news release from the Preti Flaherty’s Portland office. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers throughout the United States […]
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Baileyville mill workers intend to strike
Workers say management has not been bargaining in good faith and filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Company planning to purchase Jay paper mill hopes to close deal by Dec. 31
JGT2 Redevelopment plans to restart the cogeneration plant and sell power while redeveloping the mill site.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
N.Y. commercial fisherman convicted of exceeding fish quotas by 200,000 pounds
He was accused of falsifying records to sell illegal fluke and black sea bass worth nearly $900,000 between 2014 and 2017.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September
It’s an unexpectedly strong gain that suggests many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.