The first weekend of holiday sales appears to be robust, including a possible record for Small Business Saturday.
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MaineHousing gives 5 affordable housing projects a $6.8 million boost
Projects in Portland, South Portland, Waterville and Bangor will create or preserve 275 affordable housing units, says the housing authority.
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Gorman Foundation graduates 10 Fellows
The intensive program strengthens leaders’ capacity to make a measurable difference in the lives of Maine people.
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Maine eyed for project that converts electricity to storable gas
Wind and other renewables produce excess power that could be used in the state’s natural gas pipeline system.
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Maine retailers plug into online connections to boost their holiday sales
Many Maine companies are looking to the web to augment in-store sales even more than in recent years.
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Portland councilors hear criticism of city’s proposed cannabis rules
Speakers question the plan to use a merit-based scoring system to award 20 retail marijuana licenses, saying it favors big businesses and could exclude people who already have invested significant time and money.
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Commentary: Helping diverse students thrive is an economic imperative for Maine
Ensuring that 60 percent of Mainers obtain a post-high school credential of value can’t be accomplished without involving everyone here.
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Foreside Financial to acquire U.S. Bancorp subsidiary
The Portland-based financial services outsourcing firm has been on an acquisition spree recently.
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Thanksgiving travelers can expect the heaviest traffic in years
And a looming storm may complicate things on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
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FAME recognizes 6 Maine organizations for helping businesses and students
The Finance Authority of Maine made its awards at the financial service agency’s annual meeting.