The opposition group, No CMP Corridor, says it has enough signatures to force a statewide vote, but legal experts say the move to overturn a regulatory body’s decision is unprecedented.
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Verso shareholders approve sale of Jay mill
The paper company offloaded two paper mills, one in Maine and another in Wisconsin, to a privately held specialty paper company.
New ‘comfort food’ restaurant coming to Congress Street
Broken Arrow is scheduled to take over the space once occupied by the West End Deli and will have a full-service bar and outdoor seating.
Saddleback finally has a new owner, with plans to reopen slopes next season
Arctaris Impact Fund finalizes a $6.5 million deal for the Rangeley-area ski resort, which has been closed since 2015.
Verso, investors reach agreement on sale of Jay mill
The paper company and a shareholder group have agreed to move ahead with a $400 million deal to sell the company’s mills in Maine and Wisconsin.
It’s a big deal: Big Babe’s finally opens in South Portland
Years in the making, the Knightville tavern is now welcoming patrons to the music-focused establishment.
Maine’s delegation pushes for more visas to help fill seasonal jobs
The number of federal H2B visas available typically falls far short of demand, forcing some tourism and other businesses to cut hours and services.
Portland’s Defendify raises $2 million to expand cybersecurity business
The company produces software especially for small businesses to protect their data in an increasingly complex information economy.
The Wrap: Izzy’s closes, The Knotted Apron opens
And look for a soft opening of the new steak-and-oyster restaurant in Brunswick this weekend.
Bill pending in Maine to make producers pay for disposal of packaging
Maine is drafting a first-in-the-nation law to shift the cost of disposing of packaging materials from consumers to private companies.