May 4, 2015 Edition

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🔒Iceland’s nice, but don’t ignore Asia

This issue of Mainebiz has a focus on exports and imports. Senior Writer Lori Valigra has a story that goes a long way toward explaining the complexities of foreign exchange […]

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🔒How does limiting debate on TPP trade agreement serve the public?

In October 2011, more than a year before his election as Maine's junior U.S. senator, Angus King...

In Short

🔒Newsworthy people and performances

New hiresMaine Huts & Trails in Kingfield hired Kate Boehmer as marketing associate.Sterling Rope Inc. in Biddeford...

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🔒Looming risk: Foreign exchange concerns grow as Maine expands international trade

The strong U.S. dollar stretches buying power for Americans traveling overseas, but for businesses, large currency fluctuations...

Retail & Food Service

🔒Kittery maker of dehydrated foods finds success with outdoor-focused retailers

When award-winning New York chef Jennifer Scism moved to Maine and began hiking and backpacking with husband...

Government & Politics

🔒Democrats offer counterproposal to governor’s tax reform package

Maine Democrats have released a counterproposal to Gov. Paul LePage's sweeping tax reform package that's embedded within...

Fisheries & Marine

🔒Exports boost lobster: Demand from Asia boosting sales at York shellfish dealer

Seafood was Maine's leading export in 2014, with its total value of $456.67 million topping the No....

Fisheries & Marine

🔒A wild fishery tamed: Maine elvers are in demand in Asia, but quotas limit catch

Starting in late March, hundreds of fishermen leave the cozy warmth of their homes, prepared to spend...

News

🔒Making energy cheaper, cleaner and more predictable

As a newly minted member of the Legislature, I wanted to be on the Energy, Utilities and...

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