Supporters say L.D. 630 is the fastest way to reopen the lucrative CBD market, which was all but shut down by a state order last month.
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Portland company wins contract to help develop geothermal energy
Introspective Systems is developing software to enhance the understanding of geothermal systems for the Department of Energy.
Malley Weber answers Five Questions
The owner of Hallowell Clay Works talks about the importance of working on the business, as well as working in the business.
Historic church-turned-condos in Portland now in bankruptcy
The former Williston West Church was scheduled for an auction Friday, but instead its owner sought bankruptcy protection.
Portraits of BIW workers find a home at the State House
Two artists photographed and interviewed shipbuilders about their work for the series, drawing acclaim from Mike Rowe of ‘Dirty Jobs’ and others.
Maine Supreme Judicial Court agrees harbor pilot fees improperly raised
The court affirms a lower-court ruling that Portland’s Board of Harbor Commissioners did not have enough evidence to justify raised fees to pilot large ships into the harbor.
Waterfront group seeks money for Portland harbor dredging
Advocates try to raise up to $30 million to dredge and dispose of sediment built up at piers and wharves in Portland and South Portland.
Associate dean of UMaine law school selected as interim dean
Dmitry Bam will assume the position when Dean Danielle Conway leaves for a new position at Penn State.
Brunswick’s TechPlace unveils new composites center
The facility is making the new center available to neighboring startups and schools.
United to add nonstop service from Portland to Denver this summer
The flights will begin on June 8 and run through Labor Day.