Groups will funnel funds through the organization to draw matching money and build a system for financing and nurturing new innovators.
Whit Richardson
Portland’s economic scorecard highlights cost-of-living challenges
The 2015 report cites lower wages as one area of concern.
If Pentagon cancels third Zumwalt destroyer, ‘a lot of work lost’ at BIW
The Pentagon would be wasting money instead of saving it by stopping work on the ship, which is 40% complete, Maine’s senators say.
Mt. Abram plans expansion with 6 new trails, bigger terrain park
The $150,000 project follows $1 million in snowmaking and energy upgrades made last year.
National business mentoring group honors two Maine companies
Flowfold and MaineWorks, which have worked with SCORE mentors, are among 10 2015 winners.
Potential pot partner for Passamaquoddys short on cash
The company also has sizable debt but hopes for revenue from three marijuana cultivation projects as it woos the Maine tribe.
Scrap metal recycler receives permit to raze Bucksport mill
The demolition is expected to cost about $4.4 million.
Maine tribe nears deal to develop marijuana cultivation facility
A Passamaquoddy leader says a letter of intent with a Colorado consultant is about hemp production, but that could change, and legal gray areas abound.
To make meetings more harmonious, pause and breathe and meditate
Optional meditation promotes respect for others’ ideas in meetings of iCST in South Portland.
As summer tourism ends in Maine, signs of ‘amazing’ season
Business owners and early numbers suggest hospitality records could be broken, aided by a better economy, cheap gas and lots of sunny weather.