6 years ago
New York firm buys a major Maine broadband provider
Maine Fiber Co., the Portland-based company that runs the Three Ring Binder broadband network, has been acquired by a New York fiber-optic network services company.
Stories by Lori Valigra
6 years ago
Maine joins multi-state lawsuit that alleges price fixing by drug makers
Maine’s attorney general joined a 44-state lawsuit against 20 generic drug manufacturers and 15 individuals alleging they conspired to artificially inflate and manipulate prices for more than 100 different generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer and arthritis.
6 years ago
Maine earns high marks for safety and environment but economy still lags, study says
Maine’s gross domestic product lagged the nation, but beat New England, according to an annual assessment of the state’s economic health that was released Wednesday.
6 years ago
State issues draft fee structure, rules for recreational marijuana industry
Just two days after marijuana enthusiasts celebrated their favorite vice on 4/20, the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy posted draft rules for the state’s coming regulated cannabis market.
6 years ago
Maine company to ship new river power system to Alaska
ORPC Inc., a Portland-based company that designs and sells turbines that use river or ocean water to generate energy, on Wednesday unveiled its first commercial system for use on rivers.
6 years ago
While deaths still outnumber births, US Census says Maine’s population rose in 10 counties
The population of Maine as a whole and 10 of the state’s 16 counties is rising, as is the number of people moving into the state and into 14 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which released its 2018 population estimates Thursday.
6 years ago
Maine company to ship new river power system to Alaska
ORPC Inc., a Portland-based company that designs and sells turbines that use river or ocean water to generate energy, on Wednesday unveiled its first commercial system for use on rivers.
6 years ago
Maine stores appear to dodge latest Sears fiscal maneuvers
The company that owns Sears is trying to buy back all of the Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, which were separated into a different company in 2012.
6 years ago
Jewelry store giant to close another 150 stores this year
Signet Jewelers Ltd. said it plans to close more than 150 stores nationwide this year as it continues to face a tough market for its jewelry stores, which include Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared the Galleria of Jewelry and Piercing Pagoda.
6 years ago
George H.W. Bush will be honored with a new stamp
The U.S. Post Office will honor former President George H.W. Bush, who died Nov. 30 at age 94, with a commemorative Forever stamp.
