The 83-year-old business was acquired by a venture capital firm with the intention of becoming employee owned.
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Maine leaders seek delay of May 1 deadline for whale-friendly lobstering gear
Gov. Janet Mills and all four members of Maine’s congressional delegation say the federally mandated equipment is expensive and hard to get.
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Committee advances bill to let Maine towns collect fees on short-term rentals
The bill would let communities impose impact fees on short-term rentals that aren’t inhabited by permanent residents and use that money to support affordable housing.
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Bill could give Maine an advantage in new space race
Proponents say establishing the Maine Space Port Corp. as a quasi-state agency would maximize investments into aerospace technology from federal sources and private venture capitalists.
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Lawmakers consider $30 million relief fund for Maine lobstermen facing new restrictions
As written, the bill would provide relief money via the state’s general fund, thus making it a taxpayer-funded effort.
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Brunswick esports tech startup Omnic Data receives early funding
The company, which gathers esports players’ performance data, just raised $750,000 in seed capital.
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From the Chamber: Engage your way to normalcy
Over the past two years of pandemic life, change has been the constant for most business leaders. Quite literally, most businesses made more changes to their business model, daily operations and staffing in the last two years than they have in the decade that preceded it. With CDC guidance changing depending on how the impact […]
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L.L.Bean supports partnership that brings Portland middle school students outdoors
L.L.Bean has donated $22,000 to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools to continue a partnership between Rippleffect and Portland’s three middle schools. This funding allows students to participate in activities including kayaking, hiking, rock climbing and outdoor team-building activities with their peers, teachers and Rippleffect staff. With L.L.Bean’s support, the Portland Public Schools has provided […]
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Bee Bath program to encourage downtown shopping
Over 40 downtown Bath businesses are participating in the Bee Bath, Buy Bath program that will give shoppers an opportunity to win a $75 or $25 Gift of Bath gift certificate each week. Bee Bath, Buy Bath runs Feb. 1-March 31. Shoppers who complete purchases at participating businesses will earn a sticker to be placed on […]
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Brunswick Downtown Association’s annual meeting to take place in March
The Brunswick Downtown Association Annual Meeting will be held on March 3 from 5-7 p.m. at Wild Oats Bakery & Café at Brunswick Landing. The theme of the meeting is “Back to the Future.” The public is invited to attend. During the meeting the 2022 Brunswick Downtown Association Board of Directors, as approved through a vote […]