http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=960&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness Press Herald daily business stories. en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 09:46:20 GMT 2013-05-22T09:46:20Z en-us http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208454181&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2FMaine-municipalities-deemed-business-friendly-.html Presque Isle and Richmond will be given a certificate and two road signs to tout the award. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:46:20 GMT 6fe195c722a8ab10a10f99f246188837 Rick Wakely 2013-05-22T09:46:20Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208427081&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fxbox-one-unveiled-amid-competition-_2013-05-22.html Wed, 22 May 2013 02:26:51 GMT 61cb579bc22def8dad9c096b4c8d858f 2013-05-22T02:26:51Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208427071&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Ftarnished-dimon-retains-jpmorgan-chairmanship-_2013-05-22.html Wed, 22 May 2013 02:26:00 GMT 3388ed770ce03f3095904488619b8798 2013-05-22T02:26:00Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208424391&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fbriefcase-_2013-05-22.html Wed, 22 May 2013 02:22:39 GMT b4d5959f1af2b020b330a86197ad4b82 2013-05-22T02:22:39Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208417741&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Freal-estate-index-maine-in-slowdown_2013-05-22.html Despite the stalled activity since early 2012, the mild post-recession recovery continues, the new measure indicates. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:52:45 GMT 3f3b06bdec10210a9960f74ce68df72d 2013-05-22T01:52:45Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208414181&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fapple-ceo-we-pay-all-the-taxes-we-owe_2013-05-22.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:55:23 GMT 74c317a8a1389f105ffbefa29c8e80f9 2013-05-22T00:55:23Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208351611&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2FTwin-Rivers-Paper-to-be-acquired.html Twin Rivers, which has facilities in Madawaska and New Brunswick, produces specialty papers and lumber. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:40:14 GMT 89e236ac3d5020b88de47d324e1538c9 Angie Muhs 2013-05-21T21:40:14Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208243051&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Ftax-schemes-save-apple-_44-billion_2013-05-21.html The use of offshore firms is common and legal, but a Senate probe questions some company tactics. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:35:26 GMT 07cad24dc77745da3e5d5d522fb15f37 2013-05-21T15:35:26Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208260091&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2FWind-powers-grip-on-Augusta-weakening.html Rural Maine communities protest turbines, which they say deface 'God's country,' but wind developers say they've invested too much money to be shut out now. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:32:10 GMT c67f231fcbdfcc70813638e434b2dc06 Jason Singer 2013-05-21T15:32:10Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208150171&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2FLL-Bean-maine-gorman-retailer-freeport-chairman.html Leon Gorman, 78, steps down after a long tenure of success and is replaced by his nephew Shawn, 47. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:10:17 GMT 1d934a20cd8a850e635f67d0779a7580 Rick Wakely 2013-05-21T04:10:17Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208249961&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fmicrosoft-preps-xbox-do-over_2013-05-21.html The new gaming console -- to be unveiled Tuesday -- faces more competition that past versions. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:20:17 GMT 0d45e93a590c49cbe15ba357c6c632fe 2013-05-21T03:20:17Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208127071&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2FYahoo-takes-big-leap-with-11B-deal-for-Tumblr-.html The deal is CEO Marissa Mayer’s boldest move since she left Google and one of Yahoo’s priciest. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:26 GMT 5207b89d70ee0e9ff1a20acdc131054f Rick Wakely 2013-05-21T03:18:26Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208249981&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Ftumblrs-ceo-built-empire-on-creativity_2013-05-21.html Tue, 21 May 2013 03:17:50 GMT 5f9ac2bb8119f4c60efa26d10ad0953b 2013-05-21T03:17:50Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208244841&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fbriefcase_2013-05-21.html Tue, 21 May 2013 02:11:48 GMT 5b306753f72427baeae1dcda705e6478 2013-05-21T02:11:48Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208241221&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fhouse-oks-bill-to-plug-skills-gap_2013-05-21.html But the $9.4 million cost may make it difficult for the Senate to approve the work initiatives proposal. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:43:43 GMT 660901371370201fdb1f853dfc1ae31f 2013-05-21T01:43:43Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208109801&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2FMaine-gas-prices-rise-more-than-3-cents-.html Prices are now 21 cents per gallon lower than at the same time last year and a little more than a penny higher than a month ago. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:26:50 GMT 410301ba76ff38d9a2144ffa1b5d3bbb Rick Wakely 2013-05-20T11:26:50Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208091151&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fbull-moose-bucks-trend-in-age-of-internet-commerce_2013-05-20.html The Maine-based chain, which started in Brunswick in 1989, now has 11 stores and is growing in Waterville. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:17:41 GMT 0ad034ded49d899597846328d7e596ec 2013-05-20T10:17:41Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=208093571&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fyarmouth-worries-over-power-plant_2013-05-20.html Officials say the Wyman Station owner has been unresponsive; taxpayers can expect a hike in rates. Mon, 20 May 2013 05:12:06 GMT 9817f246b5eaece25bf199920721117f 2013-05-20T05:12:06Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=207972601&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fin-maine-exceptions-do-rule_2013-05-18.html The number of women running businesses has slowly increased despite significant obstacles. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:12:03 GMT ad9a94abea21108385710e850b67dcde 2013-05-18T06:12:03Z http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=582762&44=207955431&32=10367&7=608562&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fbusiness%2Fold-orchard-beach-butter-maker-faces-loss-of-license_2013-05-18.html The owners of Kate's Homemade Butter fail to attend a key meeting. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:11:28 GMT e051b5f74f9c5ece111f4201171b28d6 2013-05-18T06:11:28Z