The winner of LaunchPad, now in its fifth year, will receive a $50,000 grant.
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Maine’s unemployment rate unchanged from March
April’s preliminary rate of 3.0 percent reflects tight labor market.
Backyard Farms in Madison sponsors blood drive as American Red Cross of Maine continues bloodmobile campaign
Backyard Farms in Madison is sponsoring a blood drive on Saturday at Somerset Abbey and donating $500 in cash.
Sea Grant director stepping down to take helm at nonprofit
Paul Anderson will become the executive director of the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries.
Seven Maine family-owned companies recognized for excellence
This year’s Maine Family Business Awards drew 166 nominations, and awards went to those that excel in family roles and commitment to customers and employees.
H&M opening at new location in Maine Mall
The trendy retailer offers a recycling program for unwanted clothes.
Three Maine finalists vie for $100,000 entrepreneur prize
Surge Hydro, Bluet and Herbal Revolution will compete in the ‘Greenlight Maine’ finale.
Maine lawmakers push question of biomass power incentives to next session
Legislators are looking for ways to help the struggling industry, but proposed solutions are complex and controversial and time is limited.
Sappi restructures business units to boost profits
The paper producer, which employs 1,300 workers in Maine, said the change won’t affect staffing.
Shipyard files trademark lawsuit against Missouri brewery over ‘Shiphead’ beer
The Portland-based brewery takes issue with the name of the beer and Logboat Brewing’s labeling and packaging.