The bankruptcy of Dean Foods, the country’s largest milk producer, could have some impact in Maine, where milk production and values have remained relatively stable for the last decade.
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Walmart settles disabled Maine worker’s discrimination lawsuit
The retail giant will pay a former Augusta cashier $80,000 in back wages and change its disability reassignment policy nationwide.
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Portland makes Fodor’s list of top 52 travel destinations worldwide
The travel guide cites the city’s food scene, guided tours and shopping.
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CMP dead last in U.S. in survey of business customers’ satisfaction
The J.D. Power survey sought opinions from 21,000 business customers of 87 utilities nationwide. It shows the Maine power company trailing even Pacific Gas and Electric, which has been linked to wildfires and filed for bankruptcy.
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Portland real estate firm launches developer podcast series
The Boulos Co. is interviewing notable developers shaping the urban landscape of southern Maine.
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The Wrap: More noodles, cocktails and tea
Lots of openings, but this week also saw closure of a coffee shop and a smoothie and juice bar.
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Pro-development group says city policies contribute to Portland’s housing crunch
A new group called YIMBY Portland claims low-density residential zoning restrictions and off-street parking requirements discourage affordable housing.
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Vinalhaven lobsterman turns smoking lobster into side business
Robert Young sells both smoked lobster and smoked lobster spreads from his island home.
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Federal contracts and patents
Here are some recently awarded federal contracts and patents: CONTRACTS Walker Environmental Research LLC of Brunswick won a $50,000 set aside for small business from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for acoustic detection, occupancy models and exploring acoustic data services. Howell Laboratories Inc. of Bridgton won a $40,860 contract from […]
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Transportation bond passed by voters will benefit Gulf of Maine Research Institute
The science nonprofit will receive $1 million to restore a crumbling pier on the Portland waterfront.