More than 574,000 passengers rode the rail service last year, and there are plans for further improvements in southern Maine.
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Idexx reports net income of $428 million in 2019
The Westbrook-based biotechnology company’s net income increased by nearly 14 percent from the previous year.
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Some customers dissatisfied with regulators’ ruling on Central Maine Power
Numerous consumers who have complained of inexplicably high bills said they aren’t expecting any major changes as a result of the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s decision on the billing controversy.
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State jolts CMP with $10 million penalty for mishandling billing and customer service
Gov. Janet Mills called for greater accountability from the state’s utilities after the Public Utilities Commission voted to reduce Central Maine Power’s earnings as punishment for the problems with its mismanagement of a new billing system.
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Maine’s delegation pushes for more visas to help fill seasonal jobs
The number of federal H2B visas available typically falls far short of demand, forcing some tourism and other businesses to cut hours and services.
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Allen’s Coffee Brandy dethroned as Maine’s top-grossing hard alcohol
Though the state’s longtime favorite spirit continues to reign as the leader in volume, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky brought in more sales revenue last year.
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CMP admits poor handling of winter disconnect notices
The embattled electric utility vowed to stop issuing the notices temporarily while insisting that the wording didn’t violate state rules.
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Portland’s Defendify raises $2 million to expand cybersecurity business
The company produces software especially for small businesses to protect their data in an increasingly complex information economy.
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Customers sue CMP over winter disconnect notices, saying they were deceived
The lawsuit, which seeks class-action status, alleges that ‘deceptive and misleading’ CMP notices harmed customers.
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Number of Maine specialty food and beverage businesses keeps rising
Meanwhile, local economic development organizations are pitching in with advice and expertise.