Julia Munsey in March will succeed Dana Connors, who has led the business group of more than 5,000 members for nearly 30 years.
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah LaClaire is a business reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering Maine’s housing crisis, real estate and development, entrepreneurship, the state's cannabis industry and a little bit of everything else. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
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Scenes from the affordable housing crisis
Rising rents and home prices are being felt across Maine – and forcing many Mainers to make difficult, costly and life-altering compromises.
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IRS says Maine’s $850 pandemic relief checks not taxable
The agency had been studying whether the money sent out last year in Maine – and similar payments made in 16 other states – was subject to federal taxes.
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Tax season thrown into chaos as IRS weighs taxing Maine relief checks
Even though some taxpayers already have filed, the state is one of nearly two dozen where federal officials have yet to determine whether the payments are taxable.
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Pet supply retailer will close 8 Maine stores for good
Loyal Companion, which has over 50 stores nationwide, said it will shutter most of its locations by the end of the month as the parent company faces bankruptcy.
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State settles with Windham moving company over prohibited negative reviews, threats
Liberty Bell Moving and Storage Inc. and its owner, Kevin Finkenaur, accused of violating the federal Consumer Review Fairness Act, the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, must pay a $125,000 settlement.
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Gun sales in Maine declined in 2022, but remain historically high
Firearm sales in the state have fallen 17% since 2020, new data show. But sales are still far above pre-pandemic levels, and 25% higher than a decade ago.
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Vehicle right-to-repair question in Maine may be decided at the polls
The Maine Right to Repair Coalition said it has collected enough signatures for a referendum that might open certain types of vehicle diagnostic data to independent auto service shops.
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Maine’s first-time homebuyers can’t get a foot in the door
The competitive market is boxing out newcomers at a time when Maine needs more young residents than ever to fill job openings.
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Maine brewers of non-alcoholic beers tap into Dry January demand
The emerging market has many in the state’s craft brewing industry buzzing.