The project to build a power transmission line through western Maine is suspended, but the state said the contractor must clean up crane mats and previously cut trees.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Judge schedules April trial in electricity corridor case
The latest phase of a lawsuit will determine whether the builders of the 145-mile transmission line had done enough work to have ‘vested rights’ in the project, which would nullify a state referendum vote to block it.
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Clock is ticking for future of Maine’s largest public company
Covetrus could be sold and taken private if shareholders approve a $4 billion deal on Oct. 11.
Posted inBusiness
Biotechnology now employs nearly 10,000 workers in Maine
An industry report said jobs with life sciences companies in the state have an average salary of more than $100,000.
Posted inMaine
Cape Elizabeth man will coordinate nation’s response to cyber security threats
The U.S. Senate Thursday confirmed Nathaniel Fick as the State Department’s first Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
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Ogunquit antiques store damaged by fire
Hutchins Antiques on Route 1 may be a total loss, Fire Chief Russell Osgood says.
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Kittery shipyard’s impact last year soared to $1.3 billion
Southern Maine towns and cities benefited from large number of workers and their salaries.
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Federal judge rejects bid to block new lobstering rules
U.S. District Court Judge James E. Boasberg turned down a bid by lobstermen’s groups and the state to halt the new federal rules designed to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine schools act to mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ found in drinking water
Mount Desert Island High and Chebeague Island School are among the schools that have installed filters after testing showed PFAS levels exceeded the state’s allowable limit of 20 parts per trillion.
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Fish exchange’s future murky as sales plummet
The Portland seafood auction operation has suffered a sharp decline in the catch that is offered for sale daily.