The organization will open a social services office in the city’s downtown for people in need.
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Federal court dismisses Maine health insurer’s $23 million claim
Community Health Options is seeking payment for losses it incurred under the affordable Care Act in 2015. It is appealing the court’s dismissal.
Ebenezer’s Brew Pub in Brunswick closes
The in-house brewery’s production dropped by 50 percent in 2016.
Maine trades council hires former Strimling assistant to top post
The former assistant to Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling, Jason Shedlock, will be in charge of overseeing the day-to-day operation of the 5,000-member trade association.
Maine lawmakers pull plug on bill to maintain solar incentives
The governor’s veto is narrowly sustained amid warnings that L.D. 1504 would raise electricity prices, leaving a plan to phase out financial inducements for rooftop panels in effect.
Energy giant Con Ed proposes to deliver Maine wind energy to Boston
The New York utility wants to partner with a group of energy developers called Maine Power Express LLC to build a 630-megawatt wind facility in Penobscot and Aroostook counties.
Idexx revenues beat expectations
The animal health care company reported revenues 9 percent higher than the second quarter of 2016.
Two new hotels with 278 rooms planned for Portland waterfront
The proposals would add to other hospitality projects in the works, as developers continue to show confidence in the city’s hot tourism market.
ImmuCell closes on $1 million equity funding
The Portland maker of health products for cows expects that the financing will help it launch new products.
British author shines light on sustainability at Skowhegan’s Kneading Conference
Francis Percival tells attendees that revisiting forgotten practices is “a narrative of hardship.”