Whit Richardson

Portland Press Herald

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Published
June 11, 2015

Orono firm wins $225,000 science grant

Two University of Maine graduates are working to develop a new type of foam board insulation.
Published
June 10, 2015

At Maine restaurants, spike in price of eggs holds no sunny side

A shortage elsewhere is raising wholesale costs in Maine and may affect other egg products, but so far diners aren’t being asked to pay more.
Published
June 5, 2015

Videoport negotiating for new lease in Portland amid changing times

The movie-rental store’s owner says he has no plans to move, but his space is for rent, and brokers say the market is heating up.
Published
June 4, 2015

Portland company that helps businesses track sustainability efforts wins Top Gun Showcase

The Rapport firm takes home $10,000, capping an initiative that provides classes and mentorship for Maine entrepreneurs.
Published
June 3, 2015

Shaw’s to close its supermarket in Biddeford

The parent company says it doesn’t plan any other shutdowns in Maine and hopes to offer jobs at nearby stores to the 90 employees affected.
Published
June 3, 2015

Redzone launches 4G LTE wireless service in Maine

In its first phase, the Camden-based company is delivering wireless broadband in Portland, Waterville and Great Diamond Island in Casco Bay.
Published
June 1, 2015

BIW, union begin arbitration hearings

Bath Iron Works and its largest union meet in their first arbitration hearing, trying to settle a dispute over cost-cutting measures.
Published
May 28, 2015

Legislative committee blocks bill to expand Maine’s New Markets tax credits

Previous support for the program eroded after a Portland Press Herald investigation revealed loopholes that cost Maine taxpayers millions.
Published
May 28, 2015

New manufacturers flock to shared space at former Maine air base

TechPlace in Brunswick, an incubator with a twist that already has attracted 14 businesses, will celebrate its early successes Thursday.
Published
May 21, 2015

BIW employees march to protest cost-cutting proposals, ‘save our jobs’

The company says it needs to get more efficient to win a crucial contract, by outsourcing some manufacturing and expanding workers’ tasks.