A Kennebunk footwear company partners with a Bangor technology firm to gain speed and flexibility in the shoe manufacturing process.
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Maine homes sales, median price rose by over 9% last month
In July, 1,864 existing single-family houses were sold statewide and the median price climbed to $225,000 amid tight market inventory.
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Grants will increase hospice services to Maine cancer patients
The grants from the Maine Cancer Foundation will go to six programs that are volunteer-driven.
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Thompson’s Point redevelopment gets a boost with approval of $495,000 loan
The funds will be used to renovate a historic former rail building in the growing mixed-use development.
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Some businesses struggling to adapt to ongoing Hallowell road construction
Shop owners are working to adjust as construction shifts to the west side of Water Street.
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James Knott, 88, remembered as inventor of trap that transformed lobstering
He developed marine-grade coated wire mesh that lasted far longer than the wood in traditional traps, then founded a company to manufacture the product and became an ardent supporter of the lobster industry.
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Small businesses in southern Maine getting grants to save energy, grow
Nearly $530,000 from two federal programs will be allocated to the six companies.
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Media frenzy kicks up around french fry drama at Waterville eatery
A Kennebec Journal story about anger at a change in fry cut has spread around the globe.
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Maine unemployment at 3 percent in July
The state’s unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 32 consecutive months, the longest period on record.
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Franklin County group mum on request to CMP for benefits
Elected officials seeking the benefits as compensation for the construction of the New England Clean Energy Connect Project would not give details on what they’ve asked for.