Home sales fell by 13 percent in January, while the median sale price remained the same compared with a year earlier.
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David Shaw offers $25,000 prize to winning entrepreneur
The co-founder of Idexx and Covetrus is making the gift through the Top Gun program to encourage Maine entrepreneurship, and to recognize his local companies.
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Legislative committee endorses bill to allow sale of CBD edibles in Maine
Supporters say L.D. 630 is the fastest way to reopen the lucrative CBD market, which was all but shut down by a state order last month.
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Portland company wins contract to help develop geothermal energy
Introspective Systems is developing software to enhance the understanding of geothermal systems for the Department of Energy.
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Cumberland County seeks residents’ input for broadband internet study
A survey about current internet service quality could lead to more options in the future.
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Commentary: Drivers in Maine, other rural areas stand to benefit the most from clean vehicles
A regional initiative now underway to cap transportation emissions has a lot to offer the state.
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Historic church-turned-condos in Portland now in bankruptcy
The former Williston West Church was scheduled for an auction Friday, but instead its owner sought bankruptcy protection.
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Portraits of BIW workers find a home at the State House
Two artists photographed and interviewed shipbuilders about their work for the series, drawing acclaim from Mike Rowe of ‘Dirty Jobs’ and others.
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Commentary: As Maine looks to attract workers, paid sick leave would be a big draw
The benefit reduces turnover, boosts productivity and stops the spread of illness.
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Maine Supreme Judicial Court rejects appeal in harbor pilot fee case
The court has thrown out an appeal from Portland’s Board of Harbor Commissioners to overturn a court ruling that they improperly set rates.