Hundreds of workers at the South Portland warehouse threaten to strike if necessary, which would compromise a network that supplies scores of supermarkets in New England.
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Natural gas company expanding service to Sidney
Summit Natural Gas of Maine will invest $4.5 million in the project after contracting with Pike Industries, which operates a plant in Sidney, to provide energy.
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CMP’s $1 billion project to deliver renewable power to Massachusetts gets second chance
The plan calls for building a 145-mile transmission corridor from Quebec, through Maine, to Massachusetts.
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Portland Pie Co. coming to former Hains Building in downtown Waterville
Across the street from the new Colby College residence hall, the restaurant will employ 50, seat 100 and serve up pizza, pasta, salad and sandwiches.
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Asians help to fill sales gap as Europe eats less Maine lobster
Live exports from the U.S. to the Far East jumped 36% last year, offsetting losses caused mainly by a Canadian trade deal.
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East Boothbay boatbuilder lands contract for 154-foot Maine ferry
Washburn & Doughty’s ferry will be designed to carry up to 23 cars and 250 passengers, and serve any of the state ferry service islands except Matinicus.
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Maine Technology Institute awards $10.5 million in grants
The money will be used by six companies to improve business operations and create new jobs.
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Verso to restart No. 3 paper machine, bringing back 120 jobs
The total capital cost of the project is $17 million, $4 million of which comes as a grant from the Maine Technology Asset Fund 2.0, administered by the Maine Technology Institute.
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Portland testing the waters for redevelopment of Maine State Pier
The city is asking groups for input on its plan to convert part of the hulking Portland Ocean Terminal into a public market and business incubator.
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BIW laying off 60 electricians, but expects to rehire them
The company will encourage workers to apply for positions as shipfitters until demand for electrical work increases.