A patchwork of regulations is expected to limit Canada sales to $5.2 billion, down from an initial forecast of $5.9 billion.
Carol Coultas
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Portland recognized for breadth of small-business services
The award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Partner America program will be presented Thursday in City Hall.
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Michelle Singletary: How to appeal for more financial aid
Focus on factors beyond your control when making your case for more money to deal with college sticker shock.
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Strict right whale protection goal raises concerns among lobstermen
Federal regulators say the lobster industry faces a daunting task to reducing fishing gear-related whale deaths by at least 60%.
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Less than a year after its last fare increase, state ferry service floats plan for another
The latest proposal suggests an increase of 15% to 20% over the flat-rate fares that went into effect last May over the objections of many islanders.
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Financial advisory firm opens in Portland
Several former Wells Fargo advisers are now with Steward Partners Global Advisory.
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Michelle Singletary: Companies to pay $35 million to settle charges of rigging computer scans
Although they admitted no wrongdoing, Office Depot and its affiliates agreed to the payment following an FTC investigation.
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Thornton Tomasetti acquires Maine engineering firm
Portland’s Becker Structural Engineers Inc. specializes in mass timber construction, parking structures and highway bridge projects.
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Maine dealers anxious to restore lobster trade
Both Chinese importers and Maine dealers want to see the tariffs end, in part to escape Canada’s growing influence.
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‘This is Maine’ picked up by NESN
Erin Ovalle’s series on what draws people to Maine will air on Saturday mornings starting April 6.