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Toxic phytoplankton bloom prompts shellfish harvesting ban in parts of Midcoast
BRUNSWICK, Maine (WGME) -- There is a ban on shellfish harvesting in parts of the Midcoast. The Department of Marine Resources says shellfish harvesting is closed on the eastern side of Middle Bay in Harpswell and the entire intertidal area of Maquoit Bay in Brunswick. The department says a toxic...
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Prime Bayside Lots in Portland Now Being Marketed for Development
The city of Portland is moving forward to develop prime Bayside lots long mired in legal wrangling. Federated Companies bought the four lots on 3.45 acres in 2016, but its project for the land stalled and legal entanglements ended with the city paying the developer $15 million to retake the land.
lcnme.com
Grover Focused on Lowering Energy Costs, Reducing Spending
Chester B. Grover III, R-Wiscasset, has goals of lowering energy costs and government spending if elected. Grover faces Rep. Wayne Farrin, D-Jefferson, in the race for House District 47, which consists of Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield, and Wiscasset. A longtime Wiscasset resident, Grover graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1987. He...
The Daily Hodl
East Coast Healthcare Firm Agrees To $1,368,025 Data Breach Settlement Affecting 218,884 Patients
Central Maine Healthcare agreed to a $1,368,025 class-action settlement over a 2025 data breach affecting roughly 218,884 people, with claims due by September 28th of 2026. The post East Coast Healthcare Firm Agrees To $1,368,025 Data Breach Settlement Affecting 218,884 Patients appeared first on The Daily Hodl .
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Vortex Companies Acquires CLH & Son to Expand Northeast Water Infrastructure Work
Vortex Companies has acquired CLH & Son, Inc., a specialized sliplining and infrastructure rehabilitation contractor based in Auburn, Maine. Founded in 1979 by Calvin Hunter, CLH has served the region for more than four decades. The deal expands Vortex Services Northeast and strengthens the company’s self-performed capabilities. CLH’s services...
wiscassetnewspaper.com
Property taxes in Woolwich rise 7.8%
Property taxes in Woolwich rose 7.8% over last year. Selectmen announced the increase after meeting with their accountant and assessing agent Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17. The first half of the tax bill is due Oct. 30; beginning this year, qualifying residents had the option of participating in a “Tax Club” paying their property taxes in monthly installments. Participants needed to sign up in advance of this year’s tax commitment. Details about the program appear on the town’s website, https://woolwich.us/tax-club/
The Maine Monitor
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Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Business Leaders
Members of the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce and Information Bureau convened to honor the area business community at its annual meeting and celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The event was hosted at the Crawford Farm Weddings & Events venue in Warren. Guests mingled in a barn decorated with fairy...
mainebiz.biz
Auburn infrastructure contractor acquired by Houston firm
Vortex Cos., a Houston provider of trenchless water and sewer infrastructure rehabilitation solutions, said its acquisition of Auburn infrastructure rehabilitation contractor CLH & Son will strengthen its services in the Northeast. The deal was announced Tuesday. CLH & Son specializes in culvert “slip-lining,” concrete rehabilitation, excavation, drainage improvements and related...
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Chasse Marine Owner Seeks Permit to Rebuild After Fire
The owner of Chasse Marine Co. appeared before the Damariscotta Planning Board on Monday, Sept. 14 to discuss plans to reconstruct the building destroyed by a fire. Chasse Marine, a commercial boat yard at 464 Main St., was destroyed by a fire on the afternoon of July 31. Investigators from the Office of the Maine State Fire Marshal deemed the fire to be accidental.
WPFO
L.L. Bean kicks off grand reopening of flagship store with 6 weekends of celebration
FREEPORT, Maine (WGME) -- After closing for nearly two years, L.L. Bean is set to reopen its reimagined flagship store and campus in Freeport. L.L. Bean says it will host a series of six celebratory weekends starting with the grand opening weekend September 18-20. The grand opening weekend will be...
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9 Exciting Changes Coming to L.L.Bean’s Iconic Maine Flagship When It Reopens This September
After nearly two years of work, the iconic L.L.Bean Flagship Store in Freeport opens its doors again September 18 with a brand-new grand staircase, expanded trout pond, and a Custom Shop for personalized gear.
Bangor Daily News
Norway Savings Bank makes $25,000 commitment to Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s LEAF Campaign
BRUNSWICK — For over 25 years, the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s Saturday Farmers Market at Crystal Spring Farm has served as far more than a stop to purchase fresh food. It has grown into a place where relationships are also formed and cultivated, building camaraderie and community spirit in the process. “What the Market has become […]
wiscassetnewspaper.com
Wiscasset’s tax rate down, tax bills up
Wiscasset selectmen Sept. 16 settled on taking the highest amount Town Manager Dennis Simmons recommended from the fund balance to offset taxes. Before tapping it for $750,000 to get to a tax rate of $11.59 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation, members debated taking more or stopping at the $750,000 to help avoid a tax cliff in the coming years.
whatnow.com
Boat Dealer With 25+ Years of Experience Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Nadeau’s Marine, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 11, 2026. The Litchfield, Maine-based company has been serving as a boat dealer for more than 25 years. Its case records show that two affiliated entities also made their separate filings. Note: A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a...
undergroundinfrastructure.com
Vortex acquires CLH & Son to expand Northeast trenchless rehabilitation services
(UI) — Vortex Companies has acquired CLH & Son Inc., a Maine-based infrastructure contractor specializing in sliplining and rehabilitation of aging sewer, stormwater and other underground infrastructure. Founded in 1979 and based in Auburn, Maine, CLH provides sliplining, concrete rehabilitation, excavation, drainage improvements and related utility services. The company...
WPFO
Gorham Planning Board approves proposed Amazon facility
GORHAM (WGME) -- After months of pushback, a proposed Amazon warehouse has cleared a major hurdle in Gorham. The planning board voted to approve the project Monday night, but opponents say their fight is far from over. Those opposed to the project were shocked by the vote Monday night, saying...
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Maine startup support takes academic turn for bigger reach
As of Oct. 1, the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs will operate its programs through the University of Maine System’s Graduate and Professional Center in Portland. Subscribe to Mainebiz and get immediate access to all of our subscriber-only content and much more. Critical Maine business news updated daily. Immediate access...