Brokers at an annual conference said landlords are getting more relaxed about leasing to marijuana growers and sellers.
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Real estate conference surveys surging demand, new construction across southern Maine
At the annual conference of the Maine Real Estate and Development Association, more than 700 people gather to hear bullish forecasts for 2017.
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LePage seeks $7 million bailout for Maine Military Authority
The quasi-governmental business, which once employed more than 500 people refurbishing Humvees and other military vehicles, severely underbid a contract to refurbish Boston transit buses.
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Alfond foundation donates $1.5 million to Saint Joseph’s to boost nursing education
The grant will help fund the college’s Center for Nursing Excellence in Standish at a time when Maine faces a shortage of nurses in the workforce.
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Trade group representing Maine pulp and paper industry folds
Dues to support the Maine Pulp & Paper Association had dwindled to the point where it couldn’t be sustained.
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L.L. Bean has reorganized for its future
The company recently revamped it governance to allow for better management and family representation.
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At Waterville event, speaker talks about millennials in Maine’s workforce
Thomas Dowd gave a presentation to a full crowd at Thomas College, at an event hosted by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, about how different generations can work side by side.
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Wex expands service in Canada
The South Portland company will use Canadian fueling stations obtained through a recent acquisition.
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Oxford Networks completes merger with New York firm
The combination of the Lewiston company with Albany-based FirstLight Fiber creates a 5,000-mile network.
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In milestone, Idexx becomes sole Maine-based company on S&P 500 Index
The Westbrook-based animal health diagnostics company is only the second publicly-traded business from the state to ever be included in the bellwether index.