It’s the most recent development in a legal battle between Maine’s lobster industry and conservationists seeking to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.
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CMP announces leadership changes it says will improve reliability
Central Maine Power Co. said it is focused on making changes recommended in a recent management audit of the utility.
After shutdown order, power line crews work to stabilize corridor for uncertain future
No one knows the future of the New England Clean Energy Connect, Maine’s most controversial energy project in a generation.
Maine’s working waterfronts facing a tidal wave of threats, Island Institute report finds
The new report cites a lack of infrastructure, support, access, affordable housing and legal protections, as well as increasing risks from climate change.
Long-term care insurer in Maine seeks triple-digit rate increases
Genworth Life Insurance Co., with which nearly 4,100 Mainers have policies, is seeking premium increases of up to 178 percent on various plans in 2022.
This year’s hot holiday item in Maine? Christmas trees
Many tree farms sold out days or even weeks before Christmas last year, and they are predicting the same phenomenon this year.
Maine home sales down again in October as prices rise
Continued low inventory in Maine’s housing market led to a nearly 11% decline in single-family home sales across the state.
Ousted Prime Automotive CEO settles lawsuit for $30 million, clearing way for dealership sale
Houston-based Group 1 Automotive closed on its purchase of the dealerships on Wednesday, the same day Prime Automotive signed a settlement agreement with David Rosenberg.
Maine records slight job gains in October as labor crunch continues
The state gained about 900 jobs last month, marking continued sluggish growth in a competitive labor market.
Skiing, child care, ‘biochar’ and kelp: Brunswick-based CEI releases annual impact report
The mission-driven financial institution assisted 95 mostly Maine-based business clients with $35.8 million in financing during the 12 months ending Sept. 30.