In recommendations to the Board of Environmental Protection, DEP staff rejected most of the arguments from power line critics. A meeting to discuss the appeals has been delayed due to COVID-19 concerns.
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L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.
Biddeford Starbucks workers first in Maine to file petition to unionize
In a letter to the Starbucks CEO, the Biddeford employees say they are underpaid and overworked.
South Portland’s Dead River Co. announces leadership change
The propane and heating oil provider said Thursday that its president and CEO, Deanna Sherman, will retire at the end of June.
Katie Lutts joins OUT Maine as school engagement coordinator
NEW HIRES Rockland-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit OUT Maine has hired Katie Lutts as its new school engagement coordinator. Lutts, of Berwick, has been teaching health and physical education for 14 years. Portland law firm Perkins Thompson has hired John Belisle as an associate in the firm’s litigation, business and corporate, and governmental services practice groups. Belisle […]
Boothbay firm to build advanced electric powerboat with European partners
Hodgdon Yachts will manufacture ‘the Lion,’ which will be among the first electric boats to offer a high-speed DC charging option.
Seven months after historic vote, power line project to get its day in court
On Tuesday, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments challenging a November referendum to ban the $1 billion NECEC project, among other issues.
Sarah Dodge joins Portland Housing Authority as director of finance
NEW HIRES Sarah Dodge has joined the Portland Housing Authority as director of finance. Dodge previously worked for the Maine Office of the State Auditor. Seacoast Hand Therapy, of Scarborough, has announced two hires. June Leary has been hired as a physical therapist with a specialty in oncology rehab. Leary brings over 20 years of […]
Maine Port Authority’s interim head becomes new executive director
Maine Maritime Academy graduate Matt Burns worked on ships all over the world and also served as an official with the Maine Department of Transportation.
Rare cannabis research operation planned in Brunswick
Florida-based Maridose LLC has set up shop in TechPlace, a business incubator facility at Brunswick Landing and is seeking federal approval to grow pot for research.