Lunanightday Antiques & Art opens downtown amid revitalization efforts.
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MEMIC issues $21 million in dividend checks
The Portland workers’ comp company returned about 15 percent of premiums paid to policyholders.
Village Candle’s new management team includes former SBA head Jeanne Hulit
Hulit, the company’s new president, and 3 other executives were selected to help the Wells company expand.
With mill closed, Bucksport looking for redevelopment ideas
After Verso closed its mill and laid off 500 people, town officials are looking at ways to reuse the former paper-making site.
New group aims to boost post-secondary education in Maine
MaineSpark’s goal is that 60 percent of adult Mainers will achieve some form of training beyond high school by 2025.
State-backed loans pending for troubled company’s shrimp farms
Stored Solar wants to build the nation’s first shrimp farm at a biomass plant, but owes money and has had trouble launching other initiatives.
Press Hotel developer forms new company
Based in Portland, Fathom Cos. will manage hotels and redevelop historical properties.
Brunswick manufacturer lands $3.5 million in capital to finance growth
STARC Systems, which makes safety barriers for construction sites, receives the investment from a Virginia equity fund.
Contract for 2 more destroyers promises BIW years of work
The Navy’s award includes funds for radar design upgrades that will enhance the warships’ ability to detect ballistic missiles.
Bean Group buys Maine Real Estate Network
With the deal, Bean Group becomes one of the largest residential real estate companies in northern New England.