Sarah Yantakosol Gayer was appointed chair of the American Bar Association Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee.
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Boutique-style hotel planned as next step in Thompson’s Point redevelopment
Developers hope to attract guests with events, concerts and businesses in the redeveloped industrial yard.
State tightens rules governing medical marijuana caregivers
New measures that take effect Feb. 1, including surprise inspections and a tracking system, raise concerns among the roughly 3,200 caregivers serving 50,000 patients.
Regulators approve increase in Maine electricity rates
Action Wednesday by the Public Utilities Commission will result in an average increase of 8% in the total monthly bills for standard-offer customers served by CMP.
South Portland insurer gets new top executive
Mark Marsters, formerly of Cigna and Unum, has been named president and CEO of Custom Disability Solutions.
State chamber honors public service and leadership with annual awards
Three individuals and the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority received accolades.
Republicans say they’ll block marijuana bill again if it isn’t overhauled
Without concessions, they promise to continue to thwart a committee’s attempt to legalize recreational marijuana businesses.
Biomass plant owner gets loan approval for shrimp farm in West Enfield
The $500,000 loan comes with financing and performance conditions.
American Airlines to start Portland-NYC daily flights
The airline will start twice-daily nonstop flights to LaGuardia airport in April.
Revenues spike at ON Semiconductor
The chipmaker reports quarterly revenues up 46 percent over the same period last year.