The city is asking groups for input on its plan to convert part of the hulking Portland Ocean Terminal into a public market and business incubator.
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BIW laying off 60 electricians, but expects to rehire them
The company will encourage workers to apply for positions as shipfitters until demand for electrical work increases.
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Somerset County plan seeks to create destination economy
Financed by $65,000 in grants and funds raised, the committee that created the plan wants every town in the county to approve it and implement its ideas.
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Cuddledown closes Yarmouth call center with 26 workers, blames labor shortage
The maker of high-end bedding says departing employees are getting assistance, and that its manufacturing facility and Freeport outlet store will remain open.
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Lawsuit calls change in L.L. Bean’s return policy ‘deceptive, unfair’
The claim seeking class-action status is filed in federal court by an Illinois man who calls himself a longtime, loyal Bean customer.
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Owners of hybrids, all-electric vehicles fume over proposal to assess annual fee
Opponents at a public hearing drive home their point that the state plan, aimed at shoring up the highway maintenance fund, is unfair and would punish ‘socially conscious’ consumers.
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New Front Street shop in Farmington has a place for local artists
Vera Johnson’s store also has space available for classes and workshops.
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British exporter agrees to settle case alleging it avoided U.S. duties
The company tried to skirt import tariffs in shipments of goods to the U.S., including customers in Maine.
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Longtime leader of Maine Lobstermen’s Association to step down
David Cousens, 60, who led the organization for 27 years and guided efforts to conserve the fishery, says rough seas ahead call for new blood at the helm.
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Main Street Skowhegan rides wave of success into new offices
Executive Director Kristina Cannon says the new offices will accommodate the growing staff and the organization’s storage need in the historic downtown.