Central Maine Power is racing to build its New England Clean Energy Connect corridor as foes continue to throw up legal obstacles.
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Maine gyms and fitness centers hope something works out soon to boost business
Pointing to low transmission rates even while their industry struggles, gym owners want state officials to increase customer occupancy limits.
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Maine lawmaker proposes more flexible review of cannabis-related advertising
The bill from Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, would strengthen the appeal process for businesses found in violation of marijuana marketing rules, including rules meant to prevent targeting ads to minors.
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CEO of Prime dealerships’ parent company arrested on fraud charges
New York prosecutors allege GPB Capital Holdings CEO David Gentile and two others have been running a Ponzi-like scheme.
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Solar industry baffled, angry as CMP cites need for costly upgrades
The utility told many developers last week that their projects are causing technical problems at power substations. One calls it ‘a titanic event’ that raises doubt about projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Maine lenders report less demand for latest round of pandemic relief loans
Reduced demand for Paycheck Protection Program loans is likely the result of stricter requirements, other funding options and the recovery of some industries.
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MaineHealth names Kneka Smith VP of academic affairs
NEW HIRES Kneka Smith has been appointed vice president of operations for academic affairs at MaineHealth and Maine Medical Center. Smith brings over two decades of academic affairs and healthcare educational leadership experience to this new role, most recently serving as associate dean of academic affairs at A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in […]
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Former Maine developer Michael Liberty accepts pardon from Trump
The criminal wire and securities fraud case against Liberty is now dead, but other legal challenges remain.
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Maine community colleges train over 10,000 in COVID-19 readiness
The state’s community colleges and industry groups are offering simple online training on how people can stay safe and in business during the pandemic.
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The Wrap: A new whiskey bar, bagels are back, and more sushi
Looking for Super Bowl snacks and Valentine’s Day dinners? We have those too.