Crews use barges and the 9-plus-foot tidal range of the Piscataqua River to position the 4-million-pound section that will carry trains across the river.
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Former Gerard’s Pizza owner buys it back, aims for November re-opening of Gardiner business
Claude Caron, who sold the business to Jeff McCormick, is buying the business and the building again to continue the business started by his father and uncle.
Panel refuses to back disability discrimination charge filed by Newport nurse
The Maine Human Rights commission voted to support a discrimination claim by a Madison man in a separate case.
Purchase of Gorham brewery facility lets Lone Pine branch out
The Portland beer-maker quadruples its batch capacity by buying a brew house to be vacated soon by Sebago Brewing.
Central Maine artists, artisans display, demonstrate their work
Maine Craft Weekend continues Sunday at the Canaan Farmers Hall.
Craft beverage business grows in Kennebec Valley
The industry has been slow to grow in the region, but business is picking up.
Additional health insurer to sell Maine plans in 2018
UnitedHealthcare of New England will offer large and small group coverage to employers but won’t join the ACA individual marketplace.
Vision for turnaround of wood-fired plant in West Enfield takes a hit
An investor rescinds its request for the state to guarantee a loan so the facility’s owner could try to turn wasted heat into profits, as Gov. LePage prepares to promote Maine’s biomass potential at a conference.
MDI scientist receives $1.7 million grant for being ‘outstanding investigator’
The funding from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences will assist Vicki P. Losick’s research on wound healing at the laboratory in Bar Harbor.
State seeks input on energy goals
The Governor’s Energy Office has set three meetings to help develop energy, economic and environmental goals.