Maine is drafting a first-in-the-nation law to shift the cost of disposing of packaging materials from consumers to private companies.
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Over a half-million guests stayed at Maine Airbnb rentals in 2019
Guests and revenue from the home-sharing service have tripled in the past 4 years.
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Portland’s Danforth Inn to reopen next month as Blind Tiger Guesthouse
Lark Hotels is undertaking a full redesign of the historic West End hotel, and has also purchased 3 historic inns in Kennebunkport.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gordon honored with KVCOC Lifetime Achievement Award
Rob Gordon, the former executive director of the United Way of Kennebec Valley, says he has learned a lot about generosity and thoughtfulness from the people with whom he has worked for more than three decades.
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Lawsuit alleges Fairfield auctioneer James D. Julia breached contract
James D. Julia, a former Fairfield auction house owner, denies allegations from a Pennsylvania company that bought his business for $7.2 million that Julia breached the contract by referring business to his sister’s auction company in violation of the agreement.
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Five Questions: A look back at influences
Owners and executives at five business reflect on who or what influenced them to be in business.
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Booming real estate market challenges businesses, home buyers
Southern Maine’s real estate market keeps up a multi-year rise, sidelining buyers seeking modestly priced homes and businesses desperate for industrial space.
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Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees
Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
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Groups to double Maine scholarship funding for trades, manufacturing
Nearly $100,000 will be provided for scholarships to Maine high schools and employers in skilled trades and the manufacturing sector.
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Covetrus to sell off animal health business, merge another with Spanish firm
Selling a division for $125 million will help the Portland-based company pay down debt, while the merger with Distrivet of Spain will expand its Iberian operations.