August 22, 2011 EditionEdition

News

🔒Reminiscing about the days when banks were posh and trains were pleasant

Remember those stuffy banks from the good old days that acted the way banks were supposed to act? They kept “bankers’ hours” and only loaned you money after you proved […]
Government & Politics

🔒A new online process streamlines property transfers

A new online service from Maine Revenue Services is expected to streamline the process of filling out...
Economic development

🔒Small donations and a nonpartisan atmosphere rally Bangor’s business community behind a new arena

At the groundbreaking ceremony for Bangor's new arena and convention center, a small crowd huddled under a...
In Short

🔒Building permits, sales and leases

Building permits Auburn (July) $300,000, 793 Center St., Nissan Automotive, interior renovations, contractor: RDB Construction $130,000, 560 Park Ave.,...
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Economic development

🔒Public/private efforts travel parallel paths to create a logistics hub between Bangor and Searsport

Some might call it kismet. Others, karma. But when a private company and a public economic development group...
Banking & Finance

🔒Bruce Poliquin redefines the role of state treasurer

Bruce Poliquin was sworn in as Maine's state treasurer in January, after an unsuccessful primary bid against...
In Short

🔒In short from Aug. 22, 2011 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires Winxnet, an IT services provider in Portland, recently hired Peter Crepeau as a senior...
Banking & Finance

🔒Depressed loan demand and low returns chill banks’ mid-year reports

Despite rocky financial waters in the markets, Maine banks seem to be holding their own. But the...
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Banking & Finance

🔒Bangor’s Cross Insurance spreads its lines throughout New England

While insurance companies strive to pinpoint the future risk of their customers, Bangor-based Cross Insurance has prospered...
Manufacturing

🔒Manufacturing is a way to fuel job growth and prosperity

Everyone seems to be talking about U.S. manufacturing these days — a topic we in...
Higher education

🔒Public schools like Millinocket’s buoy enrollment by joining the hunt for foreign students’ tuition and diversity

When Ken Smith took over as superintendent of the Millinocket School Department in July 2010, he inherited...
Economic development

🔒As Bangor embarks on its new arena, Portland weighs three visions for the city’s event space

Forefront at Thompson's Point A plan for a $100 million hotel and event center at Thompson's Point will...
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Government & Politics

🔒Tightening belts

LePage orders $100M in cuts Federal budget woes to impact Maine New taxes, fees on the table...
Arts & Culture

TEDx takes center stage in Portland

Adam Burk is determined to disperse some of the brightest and most ambitious ideas Mainers have, from...
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