The governor says the initiative will produce a 10-year plan to diversify and strengthen the state’s economy.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine weddings generated nearly $1 billion last year, business-funded study finds
The events generate $206 million in direct spending and nearly 5 times that much in other economic activity, according to a University of Southern Maine study that was commissioned by 2 business owners.
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Maine bicentennial flag modeled on 1901 original tops online survey
The flag with a pine tree on a blue background was favored by 59% of the more than 6,500 people who participated, and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says that will factor into his choice of a design.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Scarborough picks new high school principal
Susan J. Ketch is a veteran administrator in the school system who has served as the interim principal this school year.
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Residents will see lots of police at Deering High on Saturday, but it’s just a drill
Officials say residents shouldn’t be alarmed by the large number of emergency vehicles and simulated gunfire during the active-shooter training from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Lawyers push to have lawsuit against CMP move forward
The class-action lawsuit was halted by a judge while state regulators investigate alleged overbilling
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Developer of Westbrook’s Rock Row project now says it will have a 12-screen cinema
Waterstone Properties says the movie theater will open in the spring of 2021.
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Maine incomes rose moderately in 2017
Personal incomes increased 2.8 percent, slightly above the national average.
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Maine judge appointed to Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court
George Z. Singal will be on the panel that oversees some aspects of investigations into foreign intelligence operations.
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York County Community College president retiring
Barbara Finklestein will retire at the end of June after five years as president of YCCC.