Chris Gaunce, a Waterville native, was picked to be Business Person of the Year by the chamber for its annual slate of awards.
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Maine construction firm Reed & Reed buys New Hampshire subcontractor
The acquisition of Farmington-based PLC Construction will help boost Reed & Reed’s wind energy business.
Operator of Sunday River Golf Club will refund memberships bought before property dispute
Newry Holdings will not honor memberships bought from course developer Harris Golf, and a lawsuit over ownership of the course is pending.
Judge signs order to close Eastern Mountain Sports store in Portland
The retailer on Marginal Way is one of 48 stores cited for closure in a bankruptcy proceeding.
Sunday River Golf Club under new management – for now
A judge’s ruling will allow creditor Newry Holdings to operate the facility until an ownership dispute with course developer Harris Golf is resolved.
Eastern Mountain Sports could close Portland store in bankruptcy proceeding
The Marginal Way store is one of 48 identified for closure so its parent company can be sold to a British retailer.
Maine lawmakers consider raising fuel tax to boost road, bridge repairs
Other measures proposed to help bridge a $159 million shortfall include an annual surcharge on hybrid and electric vehicles.
Bill could scuttle UMaine offshore wind project near Monhegan
A proposal backed by some residents of Monhegan would force the relocation of the Aqua Ventus test site, essentially forcing the eight-year project to start from scratch.
Biddeford Payless store to close as company files bankruptcy
It is among four Maine stores slated for closure by the discount shoe retailer.
Maine trade group names Yale Cordage as exporter of the year
The Saco company will be recognized with three others at the Maine International Trade Center’s annual award ceremony.