In addition to the usual business challenges, Poland Spring also must answer frequent criticism that it is taking a natural resource.
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Executives proud of big picture, details
HOLLIS – William Maples doesn’t sugarcoat Poland Spring’s corporate ownership. On the contrary, he’s proud the Maine brand is owned by Swiss-based multinational Nestle’. He even wears a Nestle’ branded shirt. “All these people were hired by Nestle’… If it wasn’t for Nestle’ we wouldn’t have invested half a billion dollars in Maine,” he said […]
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Day care closes; families seeking space for kids
The owner of Westbrook’s Lollipop Lane, which serves 210 children, says she can no longer pay her bills.
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Revenue jumps 24 percent for Wright Express
The company reports a strong 2010 and expects 2011 to be even better.
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Joe Gray looks back on a city that has blossomed
After 10 years on the job, the well-respected leader also describes the challenges in Portland’s path.
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Gray touts Portland’s business success
The outgoing city manager attributed much of the city’s progress to good urban planning.
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Regulatory reform in Maine gets more support
Proposals for stimulating development and job growth receive strong backing in Sanford.
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‘All I knew is that I love chocolate’
Its rich legacy and high-quality products convinced Andy Charles to buy Haven’s.
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The Bottom Line: Haven’s Candies hitting that sweet spot
As the Westbrook company approaches the 100-year mark, good candy-making still comes down to one thing: the right touch.
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Bonauto makes Boston 50-most-powerful list
The Portland resident is cited for her work as civil rights director at Boston-based nonprofit Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.