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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Unity company to take over Rockland railroad
The company plans to bring back freight service and scenic rides, but its proposal does not include an Amtrak Downeaster extension.
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Posted inBusiness
Closure of Turner egg farm will affect local farms
While organic dairy farmers have relied on hen manure from the facility as a more economical way to fertilize their crops, the closure may result in fewer eggs available for consumers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes creating a Maine department of energy
The proposal would elevate the Governor’s Energy Office to a Cabinet-level department if approved by lawmakers as part of the budget.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Appeals court takes up challenge to Bar Harbor’s cruise passenger limit
Businesses claim a voter-approved cap on the number of cruise passengers that can visit the town near Acadia National Park is unconstitutional.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Lobstering Union settles racketeering lawsuit
The union claims it lost nearly $2 million in an embezzlement scheme by the family that owns Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s right to repair law is now in effect, but changes are still to come
The law is meant to give people access to data about their cars that makes it easier to get certain repairs done by independent mechanics.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine high court justice argues she did not act wrongly
Justice Catherine Connors said her peers on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, not a panel of other judges, should decide whether to sanction her.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta residents support Kmart plaza project as tax break is delayed
Neighbors said the proposed changes would make Western Avenue a more inviting place to live and work.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine economic development commissioner steps down
Heather Johnson’s last day will be March 1.