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Bar Harbor Historical Society lays off entire staff

The Bar Harbor Historical Society has laid off all five of its paid staff. “All the staff fears for that collection," former Executive Director Erin Cough said. "We've been told there will be no new exhibits next year ... there will be no programming next year.”. Cough said the layoffs...

Bar Harbor, ME · 20h
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This Historic Maine Mill Is Hiding A Massive 10,000-Square-Foot Antique Treasure Trove

An old shirt factory with 16-foot ceilings now holds more than 75 dealer displays of antiques. I had no idea a building that once churned out dress shirts could become a treasure hunt this big. The brick mill sits right on the Kennebec River in Maine. Its story stretches back...

Waterville, ME · 2d
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Bangor Daily News

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Midcoast housing project aims to serve demand for ‘missing middle’

The buildings will be located next to the former Anchor Church at the intersection of Cross Street and Route 90.

Rockport, ME · 16h

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Maine logging program graduates ready to step into high-demand jobs

Many of the 15 graduates of Maine’s 20-week Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program already have jobs waiting for them in a field where demand for skilled operators remains strong. “If you like the logging industry and that’s what you want to do, you’ve got a lot of...

Maine · 2d
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Bangor Daily News

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Shrimp farm and self-driving delivery planes among ideas pitched for Bucksport mill site

Interest in Bucksport's 100-plus acre mill site remains high among developers, according to documents obtained by the BDN.

Bucksport, ME · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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Developer revives data center plan for old Maine paper mill

The developer plans to file a site location permit and an air emission license application with the Department of Environmental Protection.

Maine · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Maine’s Public Advocate warns that low-income utility customers can end up paying more if they sign up for community solar offers

Maine’s Public Advocate is warning that low-income electric customers can end up paying more if they sign up for community solar offers. Public Advocate Heather Sanborn said in an Oct. 21 letter to community solar companies that “our office is concerned that some Maine ratepayers may be being misled.” Her point is that a discount... The post Maine’s Public Advocate warns that low-income utility customers can end up paying more if they sign up for community solar offers appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Maine · 4d

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Yanow to Represent Alan Wire in New England

Alan Wire, Sikeston, MO, has announced the appointment of Yanow Inc, Stoughton, MA, as the company’s new sales representative for the six-state New England territory, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The move represents a new market for Alan Wire, which has not previously had...

Massachusetts · 3d

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A Maine Farm Market Will Reimburse Customers Who Bought Banned Maple Trees

King's Farm Market in Gorham, Maine, is reimbursing customers who unknowingly bought banned invasive maple trees.

Maine · 5d

Bangor Daily News

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North Country Associates selling 15 Maine nursing homes

The facilities serve 1,000 people across Maine.

Maine · 3d

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An old Maine industry sees a revival with Maine Canned Fish

Joshua Scherez carefully filled cans with olive oil, as he explained how it enhances and preserves the flavor of his product. "This is a restaurant-quality item," he said. "Something you can have at home but restaurant-quality." And it comes in a can. That quality level in canned convenience is the...

Maine · 3d

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States Tighten Mortgage Rules For Home Equity Investments

Massachusetts, Maine, and Illinois are expanding oversight of home equity financing. States are tightening their oversight of home equity financing arrangements that give investors a share of a property's future value, with Massachusetts becoming the latest to impose new requirements on certain shared-appreciation mortgages. A regulation that took effect Nov....

Massachusetts · 3d

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MEMIC Promotes Ben Delcourt to Regional Vice President

Portland, MA – The MEMIC Group recently announced that it has promoted Ben Delcourt to Regional Vice President, Underwriting. He will lead MEMIC’s Maine underwriting team and collaborate with the company’s independent agency partners across the state. Delcourt succeeds Vice President Catherine Duranceau, who will retire in January 2027.

Maine · 3d

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5 Rules That Decide Who Gets Maine’s Property Tax Fairness Credit

Maine’s Property Tax Fairness Credit doesn’t pay anything until your property tax tops 4% of your income. Whether you own or rent, other details decide whether you qualify, too. Here are the rules that decide who gets Maine’s Property Tax Fairness Credit. Note: This is general information,...

Maine · 6d

Bangor Daily News

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This Maine minister became a sought-after butcher for hunters

Former Springfield pastor Bruce Swan and his wife, Debbie, combine faith and precision at Swan's Custom Meat Cutting.

Springfield, ME · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations

According to the settlement, erosion control measures at Overlook Solar Partner's 5 megawatt solar site failed in 2022.

Maine · 4d

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Aldi proposes second Maine location in North Windham

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Maine could soon have its second Aldi store. The company is looking to set up shop in North Windham, near the Walmart and McDonald's. The planning board is taking up the application Monday night, which would demolish a building down the street from McDonald's to make room for a 19,000 square-foot store.

Windham, ME · 3d

Insurance Journal

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J. Edward Knight Insurance Acquires Maine Agency’s P/C Business

Maine independent agency J. Edward Knight Insurance has agreed to acquire the property/casualty book of business from another Maine agency, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will officially go into effect on January 1, 2027. Terms were not disclosed. According to the announcement, all existing Atlantic Insurance staff will be...

Maine · 4d

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Everyone Shops At Hannaford, But This Maine Produce Market Sells Fresh Fruits And Vegetables At Bargain Prices

More than 80 Maine farms and local producers stock the shelves at one busy farmstand. That means your grocery run could include wild blueberries, local honey, cider, and fresh eggs in one easy stop. The doors open at 6 in the morning, seven days a week. Even better, the place...

Auburn, ME · 11d

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This Maine Farm Is Turning 14 Acres Into A Massive Winter Wonderland This November

Somebody built a glowing clipper ship by hand in a farm barn, and I need everyone to calm down and admire the right part. The ship is big, sure. I’m going to be picky about this, though. Size alone doesn’t win me over. The credit goes to the artisan...

Maine · 7d