December 12, 2011 EditionEdition

Law

🔒Funding revives state’s business court

Rumors of the demise of Maine’s business court have been exaggerated. Launched in 2007, the Business and Consumer Court had just hit its stride when the tumultuous economic climate struck […]
Government & Politics

🔒Mayor Cary Weston rides Bangor’s wave of civic-minded peers

When Cary Weston was sworn in as mayor of Bangor on Nov. 14, it was the culmination...
Banking & Finance

🔒A properly maintained line of credit can be a shock absorber for small businesses

I've heard the following from small business owners more times than I can count over the past...
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🔒Circumstances converge to make our neighbors to the south good export markets

Eleven Maine businesses recently returned from a highly successful state of Maine trade mission to Chile and...
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Arts & Culture

🔒Obama’s latest push seeks to speed commercialization of core research

As I've noted in previous articles, the Obama administration has been focused on bipartisan-informed regional innovation cluster...
Banking & Finance

🔒Bangor Savings Bank nearly tripled its SBA loans in 2011

Bangor Savings Bank loaned almost $15 million to 68 small Maine businesses, earning the title of top...
Government & Politics

🔒A colorful Maine politician left a lasting legacy

Unlike on my weekend radio talk show, where we talk a lot about politics and listeners call...
Real Estate & Construction

🔒Building permits and commercial transactions

Building permits Augusta (October)$40,000, 7 Gannett St., Scott Lyon, interior renovations, contractor: N/A$25,000, 1 Market Square, Short...
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Government & Politics

🔒Winter worries

LePage on job policies State efficiency, attitudes need improvement Energy, education proposals teed up Gov. Paul LePage says he...
Banking & Finance

🔒L-A tests waters of retail reward program

A startup tech company offering a new buy-local rewards program is pitching the Androscoggin County Chamber of...
News

🔒Keeping things in check

I made the switch to online banking only a couple of years ago, until then maintaining a...
Banking & Finance

🔒Corporate America pitches financing for small businesses

When an email from Sam's Club popped up in René Damen's inbox about a year ago, his...
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Banking & Finance

🔒Banks embrace succession plans to smooth CEO transitions

On Jan. 1, Paul Andersen will cross the threshold at Androscoggin Bank's headquarters on Lisbon Street in...
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