The governor’s energy director says the 14 members of the advisory panel will be identified once the body is prepared to meet.
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Lawsuit between Midtown developers and construction company settled
The Federated Cos., the developer behind the Bayside project, and PC Construction reach a settlement over disputed payments.
MEMIC honors four Maine employers for excellent workplace safety
All of the businesses have maintained outstanding records even while experiencing significant growth, the workers’ comp company says.
Cannabis businesses shut out of Maine’s energy-efficiency programs
The tenuous legal standing of marijuana operations means they’re a bad bet for incentive programs, says Efficiency Maine’s director.
Bad news for Maine: Lobster on China’s list of retaliatory tariffs
The country is one of the biggest markets for premium seafood, and Maine is home to most of America’s lobster fishery.
May unemployment rate extends historic streak
The 2.8 percent jobless rate is the 30th consecutive month unemployment has been below 4 percent.
Co-op advocate warns of ‘silver tsunami’ of retiring business owners
Rob Brown encourages business owners to start planning their succession before their retire.
Grow-Tech merges with international partners
Operations at the South Portland company, which makes growing media for horticultural applications, are expected to remain the same.
Maine’s highest court rules employers can’t be forced to cover cost of medical marijuana
In a narrow ruling, justices say federal law trumps state law in a case involving medical treatment for an injured paper worker.
Maine Magazine group’s new owners pledge to build culture free of sexual harassment
When the magazine’s former owner and publisher was accused recently of making unwanted sexual advances, the company lost sponsors and canceled events as a result of the allegations.