Whit Richardson

Portland Press Herald

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Published
July 7, 2015

Tyler Technologies plans major expansion in Yarmouth, expects to hire hundreds

The town’s economic development director says it would be ‘one of the largest expansions of jobs in Maine in a while.’
Published
July 2, 2015

Maine company sees golden opportunity in ‘green’ tool for the masses

Led by two local entrepreneurs, a startup begins filling a gap for small companies with software that improves their sustainability.
Published
June 30, 2015

East Millinocket votes against creating national park

The vote was 320 to 191 opposed to the idea of creating a national park on 75,000 acres of land east of Baxter State Park.
Published
June 30, 2015

New program offers safety net for dairy farmers

The Margin Protection Program gets a boost from U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden.
Published
June 29, 2015

Maine women in agriculture give USDA official food for thought

A panel discussion at Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport focuses on the general challenges faced by everyone in farming.
Published
June 29, 2015

Maine entrepreneurs ready pitches for ‘Greenlight Maine’ TV competition

The new half-hour show will be similar to ABC’s popular ‘Shark Tank.’
Published
June 19, 2015

Peaks Island manufacturer wins $30,000 in Launchpad contest

Flowfold, a company based on Peaks Island that makes wallets and tote bags from recycled high-tech sail material, was the victor in this year’s business plan competition.
Published
June 18, 2015

Bangor-based data network links 300th health care facility

Sebasticook Family Doctors in Newport joins the New England Telehealth Consortium.
Published
June 18, 2015

For small businesses, Maine Startup & Create Week a time to think big

Portland’s second celebration of entrepreneurship promises ‘content that is worth skipping work for.’
Published
June 15, 2015

Venture capital worth close to $18 million boosts 6 Maine firms

The number and diversity of deals are good signs that may signal the start of a trend, an expert says.