A new grant-funded mobile welding lab will be able to travel to the college system’s seven campuses to expand its instructional reach.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Maine
Androscoggin County population shrinks by 5 people while most Maine counties have grown thanks to in-migration
New census figures for April 2020 to July 2021 show growth in 14 of 16 counties, driven by in-migration that was strong enough to offset a natural decrease in population.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine businesses pitching in to support Ukraine
The Retail Association of Maine is seeking donations from its members and the public, L.L. Bean is sending $300,000 in money and goods, and One Longfellow Square is holding a benefit concert.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Dozens weigh in on Maine utility report card proposal in marathon hearing
A legislative committee hearing on the proposal for greater scrutiny of the state’s major electric utilities led to hours of public comment, both for and against.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Legislature moving to curb ‘dark store theory’ tax assessments
The challenges to assessments of large retail operations can cost communities million in property tax collections.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Developer proposes mixed-use project with 900 housing units in Kittery
The project, known as Dennett Landing, would cost an estimated $300 million and would also include space for day care, a brewery, offices and retail.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Wex and Idexx won’t say whether they’ll suspend doing business in Russia
The Maine-based companies will say only that they will abide by the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and Europe because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes bigger refunds to taxpayers as state budget surplus grows
Gov. Janet Mills proposes using half of a $411 million projected rise in the state’s revenue surplus to increase direct payments to taxpayers from $500 to $750.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine labor unions to form climate change panel
The group will work to ensure that jobs created from addressing climate change are union and offer good wages.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
As nurses call attention to emergency room violence, Maine Medical Center steps up support
Nurses and hospital officials say the emergency department is facing more pressures from a growing number of patients with mental illnesses, some of whom can be violent.