The incubator for food entrepreneurs expects to gain access to New York markets and improved technology.
maine businesses
Ramada Inn in Lewiston sold to investment group
Atithi LLC pays more than $4 million and plans to upgrade the 117-room hotel and meeting center.
Purchase of Backyard Farms in Madison seen as positive acquisition
Mastronardi Produce Ltd., of Ontario, said the company will keep the greenhouses running without interruption, and Madison town manger said there won’t be any layoffs.
Plan to combine health care systems into one advances at MaineHealth
The boards of nine of the nonprofit’s 10 members approve a plan to get feedback from the communities served by MaineHealth affiliates before a final decision is made in the fall.
Moody’s downgrades bond rating for owner of Mercy Hospital
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems says the low credit rating that stems from a $34.3 million loss in its 2016 fiscal year ‘has no effect on care delivery.’
BIW lands $10 million electrical contract
The award from the U.S. Navy is to acquire certain electrical components.
Transportation bonds at center of Maine power struggle ready to sell
Maine Treasurer Terry Hayes expects the $114 million in bonds to close later this month.
Three Maine companies compete for $100,000 in season 2 finale of Greenlight Maine
The Emmy-nominated show’s final episode for the season will air June 17.
LePage in Finland on forest products trade mission
The governor is meeting with representatives of companies involved in Finland’s forest products industries as part of the trip organized by the Maine International Trade Center.
Insurer says lax federal enforcement of ACA mandate fueling jump in individual rates
Community Health Options says the shift by the Trump administration is partly to blame for the nearly 20 percent increase it’s seeking for certain premiums.