The surprising invasion of phytoplankton affects hundreds of acres of clam flats in Freeport and Brunswick and at least 12 mussel and oyster farms.
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Solar advocates get reprieve from controversial rule in advance of lawsuit ruling
The Maine PUC delays the start of the law to allow time to clear up confusion, extending the current power pricing that’s an incentive for rooftop installations.
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USDA loans available as windstorm recovery aid; Franklin Community Health Network trustees OK unification with MaineHealth.
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Brunswick brewery installs electric vehicle chargers
Flight Deck Brewing is offering the service for free.
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Portland-based Cultivating Community gets grant to help farmers
The nearly $600,000 grant can be used for training, land access and others programs that support farming in Maine.
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Waterville clubhouse for those with mental illness gets international distinction
About 79 percent of High Hopes Clubhouse active members were trained for jobs and remain employed.
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Piper Shores opens $14 million memory care and assisted-living facility
The new building in the retirement community between Higgins Beach and Prouts Neck includes 14 memory care units and 16 assisted living units.
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Maine businesses borrow record amount from SBA this year
More than 50 lenders approved more than $165 million in small-business loans in 2017.
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New FirstPark director brings development experience to job in Oakland
Jim Dinkle, a native of Kentucky coming by way of Arizona, is seeking to hit the ground running with the business park.
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With fate of Lost Orchard Brewing uncertain, its Gardiner church site is set for auction
The former Congregational church was intended to be the home of Lost Orchard Brewing, but it’s not clear it ever opened.