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UMaine timber commercialization center gets federal startup money

by Staff Report September 27, 2017September 27, 2017

The planned facility will aim to promote new technologies and bring innovative mass timber manufacturing to Maine.

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Anthem leaving Maine’s ACA marketplace, citing uncertainty

by Joe Lawlor September 27, 2017September 28, 2017

The insurer says it will not sell individual plans in 2018 and will reduce off-marketplace health policy options.

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Wex may repurchase up to $150 million worth of shares

by J. Craig Anderson September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

The company’s board of directors authorizes the extension of an existing buyback program, which is subject to market conditions.

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‘Massive’ Casco Bay algae bloom threatens marine life

by Peter McGuire September 26, 2017September 27, 2017

The phytoplankton isn’t hazardous to humans, but has caused fish die-offs in other parts of the world and could be connected to a $250,000 loss of clams in Brunswick.

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Lawmakers get an earful as public packs hearing on rules for legal pot

by Penelope Overton September 26, 2017November 30, 2017

Medical marijuana caregivers turn out in force to urge changes to Maine’s Marijuana Legalization Act to prevent adult-use laws from interfering with their program.

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Limits on personal marijuana grows likely to dominate public hearing

by Penelope Overton September 25, 2017November 30, 2017

Lawmakers will hear from the public Tuesday on all aspects of their proposed rules. How much pot someone can grow on their own property is likely to be a contentious issue.

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Skowhegan Savings to close four branches, replacing them with upgraded ATMs

by Colin Ellis September 25, 2017September 26, 2017

The company’s president cites decreased transaction activity, increased online banking for closing the Skowhegan, Stratton, Phillips and Pittsfield branches.