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Portland-based ImmuCell reports big revenue boost for 3rd quarter

by J. Craig Anderson November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

The biotech company said it has eliminated a production bottleneck that restricted sales in 2018 despite increased customer demand.

Business, News

Skowhegan Savings welcomes Senior Vice President Andrew Cook

November 10, 2019November 9, 2019

People & Places: FCHN employees honored at annual reception; Preti Flaherty ranked among U.S. News — Best Lawyers 2020 Best Law Firms; Skelton Taintor & Abbott ranked Tier 1 Firm by U.S. News — Best Lawyers; Brad Marshall joins Fontaine Team as new agent.

Business, Local & State, News

To meet renewable energy goals, Maine must take charge on big battery incentives

by Tux Turkel November 10, 2019November 9, 2019

A 14-member study group is examining the economic, environmental and energy benefits of storage.

Business, Local & State

Second Maine lobstering group rejects state’s plan for protecting whales

by Penelope Overton November 8, 2019November 8, 2019

The state’s biggest lobster trade group says the concessions sought by the state are out of proportion with the risk the industry poses to endangered right whales.

Business, Food & Dining

Owners sell their stake in Portland’s Little Giant restaurant

by Meredith Goad November 8, 2019November 9, 2019

Andrew and Briana Volk have sold their shares in the Portland restaurant to their business partners to leave more time for their children, new projects and political activism.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Central Maine businesses learn how to grow with Google

by Keith Edwards November 7, 2019November 7, 2019

Google officials share tips for businesses, nonprofits, and job-seekers at free daylong event at Augusta’s Lithgow Public Library

Business, Local & State, News, Outdoors

Saddleback sale agreement lifts hopes for long-closed ski area to get up and running

by Dennis Hoey November 7, 2019November 8, 2019

After four years of uncertainty, the ski area near Rangeley is expected to reopen in 2020 under the ownership of a Boston investment company.

Business, News

Portland renewable energy company secures $7.5 million in private financing

by Staff Report November 7, 2019November 7, 2019

The backing comes a week after Ocean Renewable Power Co. also received a nearly $4 million federal grant to help develop its technology to harness power from rivers and tides.