Board members disagree with a Superior Court judge’s finding that they erred in approving a large increase in pilot fees for large ships.
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Sterling Kozlowski, one of Maine’s top bank executives, dies at 58
The Maine Market president for Key Bank was known for his devotion to community service and economic development.
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Kennebec Valley tourism industry in need of transformational change
A representative from a marketing organization tells industry stakeholders ways to improve the region’s strength as a travel destination as well as the strength of the area’s community engagement.
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Shipyard, Peak Organic sued by Connecticut brewery
Stony Creek claims Peak’s ‘Ripe’ is too similar to ‘Ripe ‘n’ Cranky.’
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Waterville outdoor dining request for The Concourse spurs controversy
City Manager Michael Roy tries during a City Council meeting Tuesday to cite a list of outdoor dining permits the city has issued when Mayor Nick Isgro gavels him down.
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Downeaster rail pass offers low-cost service between 6 stations in Maine
The $19 pass covers 10 one-way trips over a week and is geared toward tourists, who can travel between stops that are a short distance from a downtown or an attraction.
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Westbrook mushroom grower North Spore wins $50,000 LaunchPad prize
The judges said they were impressed with the company’s year-over-year growth and strategic thinking.
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Waterville landlord tells residents ‘NO’ vote on mayoral recall will prevent rent hike
A pair of experts said while there is nothing that prohibits landlords from distributing political literature to their tenants, the notice could potentially violate the Voting Rights Act prohibition on coercion.
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Airbnb paid Maine $5.3 million in taxes last year
The online home-sharing service inked an agreement to collect and remit taxes on behalf of Maine hosts last year.
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Rate hikes sought by Maine’s ACA insurers come in lower than expected for 2019
The proposed increases for individual health plans average just over 9 percent, and they will be reduced further if a state-run reinsurance program is revived.