The $1 million facility in Freeport opened Thursday with the goal of helping to teach new and transitioning organic dairy farmers.
Maine business
Real estate trends point to a cooling economy, experts say
Experts at a Maine Real Estate and Development Association conference say the economic cycle that brought years of real estate market growth appears to be winding down.
The Wrap: A sommelier, a baker and a chef walk into this week’s column, and that’s no joke.
Maine has its first Master Sommelier, a Little Bigs Baker lands at Monte’s Fine Foods, and a Camden chef will cook at the James Beard House.
Portland advertising firm banks on its Maine roots
Garrand Moehlenkamp transitions to new leadership while trying to increase its presence in the food and beverage industry.
Portland scales back infrastructure upgrades because of soaring construction costs
Other cities and the Maine Turnpike Authority are also contending with construction prices far above what they had budgeted.
The Wrap: A farm distillery, a farmers market, and farm-to-table food
Sweetgrass Farm plans a new location, and farm-fresh food is served at a Brunswick market and a Portland fundraiser.
Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery expanding south
The Union-based business, which already has a tasting room and retail store in Portland, will now have a presence in Kennebunk.
Biddeford entrepreneur named executive director of E2Tech
Former state Rep. Marty Grohman will lead the trade association for energy and environmental groups.
Singletary: Start planning for your 2019 tax return now
Consider making changes that will pay off when you file next year.
Ownership of Falmouth pizza shop in transition
The Falmouth House of Pizza’s longtime owners, citing a ‘weird, bizarre situation,’ say one of their sons will reopen it under a new name next month.