Piper Panzeri brings a background in business and communications to her role with Gardiner’s downtown development organization.
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Producers have tons of Maine blueberries in their freezers, and now the government’s going to buy them
The USDA’s $9.4 million purchase of 8.9 million pounds gives growers a chance to move their surplus crops.
Immigrants describe cold reception from Maine employers
A panel of skilled immigrant entrepreneurs in Portland said they had to start their own businesses because no one would hire them.
York man gets 4 years in prison for defrauding investment clients
William Bischoff, 76, pleaded guilty in March to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme and failure to pay federal income taxes.
Sadie Bliss of the Maine Crafts Association answers Five Questions
The Maine Crafts Association executive director talks about the challenges of serving a community spread out across a big state and taking on new ventures.
James Dinkle of FirstPark answers Five Questions
The FirstPark executive director talks about having work-life balance and what might happen if Amazon chooses Boston for its second HQ
William Knowles, partner at Verrill Dana, gets award for advancing justice
Named in honor of Peter DeTroy, the honor recognizes advocacy for Maine’s most vulnerable.
Maine home sales dipped slightly in May, but median price shot up 10 percent
Tight housing inventory in the state continued to limit sales and push costs higher for buyers, according to Maine Listings.
LePage tells Portland chamber that families could avoid separation at border if they ‘go back home’
In his last appearance before the regional chamber as governor, he also calls for changes in the referendum process to make it harder for citizen initiatives to get on the ballot.
Maine industry leaders embrace new health insurance options for business groups
Critics say changes announced Tuesday by the Trump administration will hurt the Affordable Care Act market and promote shoddy plans.