Three Portland startups will face a panel of judges Friday for the reality TV show’s $100,000 grand prize.
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New owners of Falmouth Shopping Center roll out plan for 18 new buildings including homes and a hotel
The owners also envision walking trails, a fitness center and retail space in the newly named Falmouth Center on Route 1.
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Concern that Maine lobster will get caught up in trade war brings congressional delegation together
A series of meetings between the lobster industry and top U.S. trade officials Friday was intended to ‘get across … how important this is to our state,’ says Sen. Angus King.
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New venture fund targets startups in central, western Maine
The fund is a collaboration of a Portland venture capital firm and an affiliate of Skowhegan Savings Bank.
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Our View: Mainers in recovery have what employers need
A York County collaboration on June 7 will connect those seeking work with those seeking workers.
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State offers grants to businesses that hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer
Employers complain that Maine’s increasing minimum wage – set to go up to $12 in 2020 – makes it less appealing to hire young workers.
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Merrill Lynch will have to pay for misguiding families saving for college
The brokerage must make $19 million in restitution, averaging $164 to Maine fund participants.
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Randall Gifford, founder of Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream, dies at age 90
Gifford’s son recalls his father as ‘a self-made, hardworking man’ who was a mentor to the family.
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Maine home sales, median price up in April
Buyers adjust to limited inventory by accepting smaller homes and longer commutes, according to Realtors.