Business Headlines
Thursday, August 21
Unionization bill gets high profile in state [Portland Press Herald]
Task Force Developing Energy Plan [MPBN Maine News]
Seeking Winter Aid [Kennebec Journal]
Anti-Plastic Bottle Campaign Launched in Portland [MPBN Maine News]
State to Increase Food Vendor License Fees [Lincoln County News]
Gambling board lifts gaming expansion hiatus [Bangor Daily News]
Islands explore energy options [Bangor Daily News]
Real Estate Slump Dries Up Revenue At Registry of Deeds [The Ellsworth American]
Belfast: A look back at the MBNA years [Village Soup]
South Paris Company Gets Multi-Million Dollar Defense Contract [WCSH6 News Center]
Bucksport Business Sets Grand Opening [The Ellsworth American]
Running the shows [Portland Press Herald]
Wet summer weather boosts Maine's wild blueberry crop [Bangor Daily News]
Maine Machine lands weapon contract [Sun Journal]
Bangor: Hollywood Slots celebrates hotel grand opening [Bangor Daily News]
Lincoln wind farm gets mixed reviews [Bangor Daily News]
Old Town: Red Shield financing delayed [Bangor Daily News]
Cushing: Bay Colony acres for sale [Bangor Daily News]
Lincoln auto service opens, creates five jobs [Bangor Daily News]
Waterford cell tower plan goes forward [Sun Journal]
Two honored for sales [Sun Journal]
Norway Rehabilitation earns recognition [Sun Journal]
Bank's TV campaign gets Telly Award [Sun Journal]
'Greening' of Lobster Industry Can Move Forward, Assessor Says [The Ellsworth American]
Wednesday, August 20
Maine Lobstermen Suffer: Market Drops, Fuel Rises [National Public Radio]
Oil prices to fuel state budget woes [Village Soup]
The reasons energy costs are high in Maine [Bangor Daily News]
Rising energy costs challenge remote Monhegan, Matinicus [Bangor Daily News]
Navy's shipbuilding compromise aims to please all sides [Portland Press Herald]
Presque Isle: Potato harvest future brightens with less rain [Bangor Daily News]
LaMarche Leaves Casino Campaign [MPBN Maine News]
Lawmakers Say Dirigo Health Faces Uncertain Future [MPBN Maine News]
Westbrook: Stroudwater Place takes a leap ahead [Portland Press Herald]
Portland: Baxter Building may be sold [Portland Press Herald]
Hermon: Harleys begin 'ride home' [Bangor Daily News]
Renys in Belfast to expand Aug. 26 [Village Soup]
Local paving prices increase [Morning Sentinel]
Newspaper union asks judge to deny ruling request [Portland Press Herald]
Wilton: Board to review request for condos [Sun Journal]
Lisbon Falls: Leaner Knight-Celotex to reopen [Sun Journal]
Auburn: Cote's Sewing Center hires two [Sun Journal]
Biddeford: Veilleux Oil's Assets Auctioned Off [WCSH6 News Center]
Nightclub owners forced to repay customers [Keep ME Current]
Lisbon plant to reopen with smaller work force [The Times Record News]
Recipes for new fuels reviving Maine's mills [The Boston Globe]
Tuesday, August 19
Navy alters course, decides to build third DDG-1000 [Portland Press Herald]
'Great news' for BIW [The Associated Press]
Maine businesses show security-related products [Portland Press Herald]
Orono: Federal official, firms meet at UM [Bangor Daily News]
Portland: Pier project moves ahead despite critics' concerns [Portland Press Herald]
Auburn Savings Bank starts trading [Sun Journal]
Finding Health Care Is A Challenge For Migrant Workers [MPBN Maine News]
FCC To Bring Help For the Digital Switch [MPBN Maine News]
Early birds catch bargains [Portland Press Herald]
Experts offer advice on cutting energy bills [Bangor Daily News]
Two island groups pursuing wind power to combat escalating costs [Bangor Daily News]
MMA gets $2.5M for engineering building [Bangor Daily News]
Liberty, SEC agree to settle [Portland Press Herald]
Minister opts to sell his train business [Kennebec Journal]
Greater Augusta Utility District payroll to be handled by city [Kennebec Journal]
Windham: Quarry proposal now in hands of council [Keep ME Current]
Heating oil prices continue to fall in Maine [The Associated Press]
Soule gets more time for Stevens Mill condos [Sun Journal]
Stanley Museum to sell 5 steam cars [Sun Journal]
Workshop to create 'the perfect fit' [Sun Journal]
Mechanics Savings Bank hires two [Sun Journal]
On the Move [Portland Press Herald]
Godfrey Wood: 'Card-check' really does violate worker privacy in unionization process [Portland Press Herald]
Rockland residents seek to repeal Walgreens ordinance [Village Soup]
Monday, August 18
Back-to-school tax holiday lacking panel support [Bangor Daily News]
Pre-buying your heating oil? State, industry urge caution [Portland Press Herald]
New energy panel will meet [Kennebec Journal]
Special Report: Welfare in Maine after '96 reform act [Bangor Daily News]
Rockland: Residents move anti-Walgreens petition [Bangor Daily News]
Telstar launches job-skills program [Sun Journal]
Berry Hill Fuel sold to family business [Sun Journal]
SMH Birthplace gets 5-star ratings [Sun Journal]
Sunday, August 17
Governor Proposes $12.6 Million Energy Plan As GOP Repeats Call For Special Session [MPBN Maine News]
Baldacci rolls out plan to address energy costs [The Associated Press]
Bringing big jobs home to Maine [Portland Press Herald]
Applications to universities, community colleges increase [Portland Press Herald]
Belfast: Colby-Sawyer student interns at Chamber [Village Soup]
Belfast: Drinkwater named CFO of WCHI [Village Soup]
'Flavors of the farmlands' [Morning Sentinel]
Repair shops report increase in brake-line replacements [Morning Sentinel]
Saturday, August 16
Workers celebrated at Cianbro opening [Bangor Daily News]
Portland: Cruise ship proposal fails to hold water [The Associated Press]
Richmond Delicatessan Benefits From Popularity of Locally Grown Produce [MPBN Maine News]
Pooling their resources [Bangor Daily News]
Hospitals rank among area's largest employers [Village Soup]
Officials of Texas-based company negotiating with landowners [Bangor Daily News]
Friday, August 15
Working with younger 'talent' [Sun Journal]
Economics put major pinch on lobster fishing [Mount Desert Islander]
Maine food stamp benefits to rise [Bangor Daily News]
GOP pushing special session on heating aid [The Associated Press]
Portland: Prime land part of newspaper package [Portland Press Herald]
MBNA legacy paves way for future jobs [Village Soup]
Former MBNA executive: 'Be positive' [Village Soup]
Cianbro facility opens [Morning Sentinel]
Brewer, Cianbro sharing spotlight [Bangor Daily News]
Maine Teachers Turn To Second Jobs For Extra Cash [MPBN Maine News]
COA adds 'green biz' option [Mount Desert Islander]
Hospital faces fiscal challenges [Mount Desert Islander]
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust awards scholarships [Mount Desert Islander]
Tipping your server will keep Windham families warm [Keep ME Current]
Critics Question Maine State Pier Plan [WCSH6 News Center]
Rockland: East meets West on Main Street [Village Soup]
Rumford: NewPage Corp. plans temporary shutdown [Sun Journal]
US Felt's new owner seeks help from town (Aug. 14, 2008) [Sanford - Springvale Register]
Medicaid Debt a Hot Topic At Blue Hill Hospital's Annual Meeting [The Ellsworth American]
Gould Ford Site To Be Auctioned Aug. 28 [The Ellsworth American]
Kennebunk Light & Power District proposes rate increases [Seacoast Online]
What if water sale had gone through? [Seacoast Online]
Wells landmark becomes B&B [Seacoast Online]
Lincoln announces wind farm hearing [Bangor Daily News]
Lewiston: Recycling plan stirs confusion [Sun Journal]
Dixfield: Sunday's Outdoor Market drawing great interest [Sun Journal]
Hearing set on Roxbury zoning change [Sun Journal]
Norway: Canning factory site being evaluated [Sun Journal]
Norway: Trust says no to wind farm [Sun Journal]
MANP offers local seminar [Sun Journal]
Denis Thoet: Farmers aim to make a living, grow good food [Kennebec Journal]
A Maine beacon blinks [The Boston Globe]
Thursday, August 14
Asphalt prices put road work on hold [Portland Press Herald]
Asphalt prices delay roadwork [Bangor Daily News]
Asphalt prices pinch projects [Sun Journal]
Costs halt paving on 4 Litchfield roads [Kennebec Journal]
DOT projects affected by high fuel costs. [Bangor Daily News]
Gas prices driving motorists off road, especially in Maine [Portland Press Herald]
State puts brakes on electric vehicle [Portland Press Herald]
Maine Lobster Industry Says Its Product Deserves Seal of Approval [MPBN Maine News]
BIW union remains in trusteeship [Portland Press Herald]
New Hampshire Company Promotes Napping On The Job [MPBN Maine News]
Waterville: Goodwill store to move this fall [Morning Sentinel]
Wet weather bedevils farmers [Morning Sentinel]
Hancock Landowner Claims He’s Being 'Railroaded' [The Ellsworth American]
Frary Calls for Building Oil Refinery In Northern Maine [The Ellsworth American]
Little Shop in Blue Hill Offers Big Gift Ideas [The Ellsworth American]
Council gives itself more time to deliberate route for CMP lines [Keep ME Current]
Fieldcrest Manor Purchased by LC Healthcare [Lincoln County News]
Hilary Schneider: Emergency department task force needs consumer representation [Portland Press Herald]
Task force reviews pros and cons of wood heat [Bangor Daily News]
Section 8 vouchers more difficult to redeem as rents rise [Bangor Daily News]
Wood-pellet silo hinges on FAA OK [Sun Journal]
Wind farm sought in Norway [Sun Journal]
CMCC announces three new hires [Sun Journal]
Business lunch and learn date set [Sun Journal]
Sears coming to Rumford [Sun Journal]
Step Back in Time on a Carousel in Maine [Carousel News and Trader Magazine]
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