The grant will help the hospital finish up fundraising for its move to the Fore River Parkway campus.
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Maine’s holiday retail season kicks off strong, with online sales really clicking
The first weekend of holiday sales appears to be robust, including a possible record for Small Business Saturday.
MaineHousing gives 5 affordable housing projects a $6.8 million boost
Projects in Portland, South Portland, Waterville and Bangor will create or preserve 275 affordable housing units, says the housing authority.
Gorman Foundation graduates 10 Fellows
The intensive program strengthens leaders’ capacity to make a measurable difference in the lives of Maine people.
Downtown Oakland candy shop to expand as it relocates across Main Street
Candy Hollow, which opened in 2017 at 47 Main Str. in Oakland, will reopen Tuesday in a space more than twice the size at 54 Main St.
Maine eyed for project that converts electricity to storable gas
Wind and other renewables produce excess power that could be used in the state’s natural gas pipeline system.
Johnny’s Selected Seeds to expand, following purchase of Winslow facility
The Maine-grown seed company closed on a $1.65 million purchase from the town of Winslow on Tuesday.
Maine retailers plug into online connections to boost their holiday sales
Many Maine companies are looking to the web to augment in-store sales even more than in recent years.
Portland councilors hear criticism of city’s proposed cannabis rules
Speakers question the plan to use a merit-based scoring system to award 20 retail marijuana licenses, saying it favors big businesses and could exclude people who already have invested significant time and money.
Commentary: Urge Washington to make it easier for Mainers to heat with renewable wood pellets, chips
Do you support extending an existing federal tax credit to advanced wood heating systems? Make sure our delegation knows it.