Buoys made of mushrooms stay afloat in Maine waters
The buoys seem to attract birds more than any other type of buoy, but it’s unclear if that affected the oysters growing underwater.
Coronavirus’ impact on Maine’s economy
NATIONAL BUSINESS
Mills administration says it will soon release plans for more heating assistance
Heating oil was averaging $5.71 a gallon statewide last week, and electricity prices are on track to rise amid supply rate increases.
5 figures show Maine’s cooling 2022 housing market
Despite the Maine housing market continuing to cool in October. there still were big wins for some sellers.
Maine seeing high demand for firewood as price for heating oil, propane spikes
Firewood stockpiles are usually secured by November, but many Maine business are still reporting a high demand for the heating alternative.
Chipotle claims Augusta store closed due to business failure, not union activities
The store also claimed that it declined to rehire an employee based on her attendance and job performance, rather than her union activities.
Whole Foods will stop buying Maine lobster
Whole Foods will resume buying Maine lobster when the fishery regains its sustainability certificate or loses its red-listing.
Little-known mortgage could make homebuying more affordable
Known as a mortgage buydown, it typically involves a cash payment from the seller that lowers the borrower’s interest rate.
Baileyville millworkers call for higher wages to keep up with inflation
Workers at the Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville are calling on the company to offer higher wages ahead of their next round of negotiations later this month.
Maine home prices are rising more slowly
The price for an existing single-family home rose 7.79 percent in October, bringing the median sales price across the state to $332,000.
Jobs in Maine increase to all-time high
The numbers show a large gain and strengthening workforce conditions compared with a very sharp loss in April 2020.
Maine backtracks on guidance for medical marijuana sales
Attorney General Aaron Frey said the guidance around the sale of pre-rolled products is ambiguous, and won’t be enforced.
Public advocate negotiates better rates for Summit Natural Gas customers
As part of the agreement, Summit shareholders would pick up some of the cost of the company’s investment in Maine.
CMP customers to see $29 hike in average monthly rates
The new rate is up $29 a month for CMP’s average residential customer.
Economic leaders call on Maine policymakers to address worker shortage, energy costs
The priorities were part of the Maine Economic Growth Council’s annual Measures of Growth progress report.
The Maine projects getting nearly $1 billion in federal infrastructure funding
More than 80 Maine projects will receive federal funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Versant Power customers to see 40 percent hike in supply rate
That follows last year’s decision from the utilities commission to approve an 89 percent increase in the standard offer rate for Versant customers.
Loading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.