Maine officials challenged a conclusion in a federal report on right whale protections, noting that regulators just awarded a grant to investigate the assumption.
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Lobstermen, environmentalists battle over right whale protections
The industry is willing to switch to easier-breaking rope to lower the chance of entanglements, but whale advocates say that doesn’t go far enough.
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Harpswell marina wins national recognition
The Dolphin Marina & Restaurant was selected for the honor by Marinalife, a trade publication for boaters.
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Business group honors Travis Mills
The New England Council named the veterans’ advocate a New Englander of the Year.
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Maine Grains CEO Amber Lambke, of Skowhegan, to appear on Martha Stewart TV
The episode was taped in September in New York and is to be aired sometime this fall.
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Poliquin sends letter to constituents implying shuttered Madison mill remains open
The letter, sent in late September, frames a 2015 federal ruling as a recent victory key to preserving jobs at the now-closed paper mill in Somerset County; a Poliquin spokesman said the mailing was sent ‘in error.’
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Time & Temperature Building gets new owner as auction ends with $9.3 million bid
The iconic but neglected 14-story office building has gone through foreclosure and an exodus of tenants in recent years.
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Hiring focus of Augusta Business Expo
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is shifting its focus for its annual business showcase to promote hiring.
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Disruptions to Maine fuel supplies not expected in wake of refinery explosion
Maine energy officials say the explosion and fire at the Irving refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, is not likely to cause broad problems here.
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Bid reaches $5.25 million for Portland’s Time & Temperature building
The auction for the iconic 14-story Portland office building runs through Thursday afternoon.