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Business, Local & State, News

Over a half-million guests stayed at Maine Airbnb rentals in 2019

by Peter McGuire January 21, 2020January 20, 2020

Guests and revenue from the home-sharing service have tripled in the past 4 years.

Business, Local & State, News

Portland’s Danforth Inn to reopen next month as Blind Tiger Guesthouse

by Peter McGuire January 20, 2020January 20, 2020

Lark Hotels is undertaking a full redesign of the historic West End hotel, and has also purchased 3 historic inns in Kennebunkport.

Business, Local & State

Lawsuit alleges Fairfield auctioneer James D. Julia breached contract

by Amy Calder January 19, 2020January 19, 2020

James D. Julia, a former Fairfield auction house owner, denies allegations from a Pennsylvania company that bought his business for $7.2 million that Julia breached the contract by referring business to his sister’s auction company in violation of the agreement.

Business, Local & State, News

Booming real estate market challenges businesses, home buyers

by Peter McGuire January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Southern Maine’s real estate market keeps up a multi-year rise, sidelining buyers seeking modestly priced homes and businesses desperate for industrial space.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn’s sports tourism effort shows signs of growth

by Andrew Rice January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

Ice use at Norway Savings Bank Arena is up 5% from last year, and the city announced a new event this week.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees

by Kevin Miller January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.

Business, Local & State, News, Times Record

Groups to double Maine scholarship funding for trades, manufacturing

by Peter McGuire January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Nearly $100,000 will be provided for scholarships to Maine high schools and employers in skilled trades and the manufacturing sector.

Business, Local & State, News

Covetrus to sell off animal health business, merge another with Spanish firm

by Peter McGuire January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Selling a division for $125 million will help the Portland-based company pay down debt, while the merger with Distrivet of Spain will expand its Iberian operations.