Groups attacking flaws that restrain Maine’s economy

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Published
July 28, 2010

Groups attacking flaws that restrain Maine’s economy

Their report and recommendations have gone to the candidates for governor and also will be presented in public forums.
Published
July 27, 2010

Wright Express sees 2Q profit of $30M

For the full year 2010, the company expects revenue in the range of $354 million to $364 million and profits in the range of $97 million to $101 million.
Published
July 27, 2010

Group opposes Oxford casino

A new group has formed to oppose a November ballot question that would legalize a casino in Oxford County. Citizens Against the Oxford Casino includes Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs, the Maine Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association, the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association and the Greater Bangor […]
Published
July 27, 2010

Construction delays tarnish the traveling for many

Just what part of “expect delays” is confusing? Maine Department of Transportation officials said they posted signs warning of delays before a construction project began last weekend on I-295 northbound in Yarmouth. They also put the news out to media outlets earlier in the week. But even so, they acknowledge, most motorists likely didn’t expect […]
Published
July 26, 2010

Group forms to oppose Oxford County casino

A new group has formed to oppose a November ballot question that would legalize a casino in Oxford County. According to a release sent out today, the “Citizens Against the Oxford Casino” group includes Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs, the Maine Standardbred Breeders […]
Published
July 25, 2010

Independent Moody faces new challenge

Shawn Moody, who built his business from the ground up, says, ‘Different is what Maine needs right now.’
Published
July 23, 2010

CMP: Power restored to all customers

More than 50 utility poles were broken in the storm, CMP said.
Published
July 23, 2010

‘Harold’ error sets a rumor mill in action

A reporter hears ‘Harold Pingree,’ thinks its ‘Herald-Pingree’, then Rep. Pingree’s office corrects the goof.
Published
July 22, 2010

The Governor’s Race’Who’ outweighs ‘how much’ in campaign lists

Gubernatorial finance reports filed this week give hints to a candidate’s support strength.
Published
July 20, 2010

2 candidates for governor name financial teams

Two independent gubernatorial candidates announced key members of their financial teams today. Eliot Cutler of Cape Elizabeth tapped David Flanagan, former president of Central Maine Power and a 2002 independent candidate for governor, to be his campaign treasurer. Flanagan also worked as general counsel to the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee, investigating the government’s response to […]

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