After two years at the helm, the president of College of the Atlantic said she’s been offered the opportunity to lead a small, liberal arts–based university in Salt Lake City.
Larger modern fire trucks, ample space for training and equipment storage and quicker emergency response times are the focus of upgrades in three small, rural towns.
Maine Plywood USA LLC, set to receive $11.9 million in loan guarantees through the USDA Rural Development program, is expected to employ up to 110 people.
The proposed FY 2027 city budget for Portland, if approved, is estimated
to raise property taxes by 4.2%, increasing the average homeowner’s bill by $130. It also recommends eliminating 74 staff positions.
The new Pier Support Center, adjacent to where BIW's first Flight III destroyer is being completed was built to house mechanic space for trades heavily involved in waterborne construction.
There’s been “a real increase in demand from customers wanting to grow mushrooms outdoors in their gardens” with over 20% growth in that category, said North Spore’s president.
The buyer of a Blue Hill garden center plans to expand his Orland brewery operation there while continuing the garden center. Eventual buildout of a taproom is envisioned.