Work-from-home transition didn’t wean most Maine businesses from office space
The pandemic highlighted the importance of face-to-face collaboration in an office, Epstein said, but it could take time for the market to play out as businesses hone their at-work strategies.
Coronavirus’ impact on Maine’s economy
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Tell us what questions you have about buying or selling a home in Maine
The BDN will be hosting a two-part forum to explore the unique challenges and opportunities the pandemic housing bubble has introduced in Maine.
Maine will receive more than $68M from EPA in funding for water infrastructure
The funding can be used to help address contamination from toxic chemicals and PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” as well as other infrastructure projects.
Maine lobster industry asks Supreme Court to stop rules to help right whales
New rules make an approximately 950-square-mile area of the Gulf of Maine essentially off limits to lobster fishing from October to January.
Maine shrimp industry should not restart, experts say
Scientists have said the shrimp are in jeopardy in part because of the warming of waters off New England.
Report: Maine’s working waterfront is in economic danger
A report from a nonprofit organization that works to sustain Maine’s coastal cities raised concerns that weak infrastructure and climate change are threatening Maine’s waterfront economic development.
Portland-area home prices to see greatest spike in the US, analysis says
The Portland area is expected to see the fastest increase in home prices in 2022, outpacing other large metro areas in the country, according to an industry analysis.
CMP will add Maine executives as part of state-mandated improvement plan
The utility’s improvement plan, filed late Tuesday, aims to stave off a larger state investigation of those management practices and of the sustainability of changes the company has made so far.
Maine magazine group acquired by Canadian printing company
Advocate Printing, based in Pictou, Nova Scotia, will move the publication and printing of the Maine magazine and its affiliates to Canadian facilities.
Rockets could launch off Jonesport, but the town isn’t ready to commit
A Brunswick-based aerospace firm is considering an island off Jonesport as a launch site for multiple missions to launch small satellites into orbit, but the town wants time to evaluate what it would mean for residents. To give town officials that time, voters are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the high school…
Maine brothers create a craft beer that pairs perfectly with Indian cuisine
Rupee Beer is a smooth, full-bodied lager that’s less carbonated than most other lagers, to better complement the spiciness of many Indian dishes.
Yellowtail aquaculture farm has received final DEP permits and bought land in Jonesport
Kingfish Maine plans to raise around 13 million pounds of yellowtail there each year.
BDN print delivery will be delayed due to press problem
The BDN apologizes for any inconvenience.
Independent Hermon supermarket buys Pittsfield grocery store
Danforth’s Down Home Supermarket will retain all of the Bud’s Shop ‘n Save employees during the transition.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO
Dorsey has faced several distractions as CEO, starting with the fact that he’s also founder and CEO of the payments company Square. Some big investors have openly questioned whether he could effectively lead both companies.
East Coast herring fishery will be shut down until 2022
About 95 percent of this year’s herring quota has been harvested as of Nov. 23.
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