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Waterville landlord tells residents ‘NO’ vote on mayoral recall will prevent rent hike

by Rachel Ohm June 5, 2018June 6, 2018

A pair of experts said while there is nothing that prohibits landlords from distributing political literature to their tenants, the notice could potentially violate the Voting Rights Act prohibition on coercion.

Business, Maine, News

Airbnb paid Maine $5.3 million in taxes last year

by Peter McGuire June 5, 2018June 5, 2018

The online home-sharing service inked an agreement to collect and remit taxes on behalf of Maine hosts last year.

Business, Maine, News

Rate hikes sought by Maine’s ACA insurers come in lower than expected for 2019

by J. Craig Anderson June 5, 2018June 6, 2018

The proposed increases for individual health plans average just over 9 percent, and they will be reduced further if a state-run reinsurance program is revived.

Business, Maine, News

Judge reverses huge hike in Portland Harbor pilot fees, saying board lacked evidence to approve it

by Peter McGuire June 4, 2018June 5, 2018

Portland harbor commissioners approved the increase for the Portland Pilots without financial records showing how much it costs to provide the service, says Justice Lance Walker.

Business

Companies to compete for cash in ‘Greenlight Maine’ finale

by J. Craig Anderson June 4, 2018June 4, 2018

Three Portland startups will face a panel of judges Friday for the reality TV show’s $100,000 grand prize.

Business, Maine

David Tomer answers Five Questions

June 3, 2018June 5, 2018

The co-founder of Sebago Lake Distillery talks about fear in business and planning for the future.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Concern that Maine lobster will get caught up in trade war brings congressional delegation together

by Peter McGuire June 1, 2018June 2, 2018

A series of meetings between the lobster industry and top U.S. trade officials Friday was intended to ‘get across … how important this is to our state,’ says Sen. Angus King.