Jessica Hall

Portland Press Herald

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Published
January 16, 2013

Maine liquor chief, LePage differ on state duties

Gerald Reid’s plan, announced Wednesday, contradicts Gov. LePage, who said the state will begin managing its own liquor sales.
Published
January 16, 2013

Liquor official, LePage out of synch

The state’s top liquor official on Wednesday contradicted statements made by Gov. Paul LePage on Tuesday in which the governor said the state planned to take back management of state liquor sales, while bidding out a contract to a private company to handle only distribution.
Published
January 15, 2013

S. Portland company makes Forbes’ Best 100 list

WEX, formerly known as Wright Express, ranks among the Top 100 U.S. small companies for the fifth consecutive year.
Published
January 11, 2013

Oxford Networks to cut 12 jobs

The jobs represent less than 10 percent of its work force of 134 employees.
Published
January 10, 2013

Maine ranked among lowest in nursing home deficiencies

Maine facilities have fewer serious problems than 38 other states in new data available for public review.
Published
January 10, 2013

N.Y. firm to make tags for Maine lobster traps

Cambridge Security Seals receives the contract to supply tags to about 4,500 commercial lobstermen.
Published
January 8, 2013

Maine recovery expected to lag US by more than a year

“Until the national economy grows more quickly, Maine won’t grow more than a couple thousand jobs a year,” says Charles Colgan, USM professor of public policy and management.
Published
January 3, 2013

Company acquires Yarmouth’s Cuddledown Inc.

The business’ product line has expanded greatly since it first started selling down comforters in 1973.
Published
January 1, 2013

Bright spots in Maine’s economy mask challenges ahead

The state is poorly positioned in growing industries and needs help from a strong national recovery.
Published
December 29, 2012

Two people killed in Biddeford shooting

Police have taken a man into custody following a standoff with police.