Laura Thompson, director of sustainable development and policy initiatives, was honored this month in Portland.
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Maine Technology Institute awards over $1.7 million in grants for marine projects
The 9 grants will fund private-sector seafood processing, seaweed aquaculture and shellfish aquaculture projects.
Portland planners approve hotel and condos on former Rufus Deering Lumber site
The decision comes after the developer agrees to help ease traffic concerns on Commercial Street and protect parking for waterfront workers.
Maine’s top court hears challenge to new rules that reduce solar incentives
In a key case for the industry, an attorney says lowering credits for homeowners who feed the power grid is like charging gardeners for their extra vegetables.
Six companies earn Governor’s Award for Business Excellence
The annual awards were presented Wednesday at the Blaine House.
KeyBank donates $450,000 for rural Maine business development
The three-year donation to Coastal Enterprises Inc. will help small business growth and job creation.
State energy office seeking public input to develop plan
The governor’s office wants ideas about its energy policy objectives.
Maine Brew Bus owner now also operating beer tour bus in Rhode Island
Zach Poole has made moves with three New England tour companies in the last 18 months.
Architectural firm hires two
FocusMaine names its first president.
Maine PUC opens inquiry into storm response by CMP, Emera
Regulators are looking into whether changes need to be made in how utilities respond to massive power outages like the one caused by a pre-Halloween wind and rainstorm.