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Bird's Eye Maine marks seven years of private Casco Bay charters
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Bird’s Eye Maine is celebrating its seventh season of private boat tours on Casco Bay, built around Captain Matt Ayres’ lifelong ties to Maine’s waters.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.
VIVE Collision buys Jasmin Auto Body, expands to 81 locations
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VIVE Collision acquired Jasmin Auto Body in White River Junction, Vermont, adding a longtime Upper Valley repair shop to its Northeast network.
Maine customers cite savings and service in RooflessSolar sign-ups
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Maine residents and small businesses are increasingly enrolling in RooflessSolar’s community solar program as electricity costs rise.
TEMO and Island Institute launch Maine electric outboard pilot
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TEMO is teaming with the Island Institute and Maine kelp farmer-fisherman Nathan Johnson on a year-long pilot testing electric propulsion in cold, demanding coastal conditions through November 2026. The project is meant to generate real-world data…
Legacy Properties Sotheby’s agents dominate 2026 RealTrends Maine rankings
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Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty said its agents earned the top three small-team spots in Maine and the state’s No. 1 individual ranking in RealTrends’ 2026 America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.
Yvan Chouinard unveils political thriller Libertyland
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Author and filmmaker Yvan Chouinard has released Libertyland, a new political novel set in a wealthy, tightly controlled country that trades freedom for security.
Mesothelioma Compensation Center targets electricians with asbestos-linked cancer claims
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging electricians and other electrical workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to contact its free service for direct access to compensation lawyers.
NFEC launches Maine financial education affiliate
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The National Financial Educators Council has formed the Maine Financial Educators Council as its official state chapter, aiming to expand financial education and economic empowerment programs across Maine.
RooflessSolar expands Maine community solar access with 20% guaranteed bill credits
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RooflessSolar says Maine homeowners, renters and businesses can now get a guaranteed 20% discount on community solar bill credits through CMP and Versant.
Machina launches Get Maine Lobster’s first TV campaign
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Machina has launched a 30-second performance TV commercial for Get Maine Lobster, marking the seafood brand’s first move into television advertising.
Standish launches community solar program with Solar Simplified
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The Town of Standish has rolled out a community solar program for Central Maine Power customers that offers 15% savings on solar credits from local projects, including one being developed in town.
Brooke Carnwath releases middle-grade novel Far From the Ocean’s Edge
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Author and educator Brooke Carnwath has released Far From the Ocean’s Edge, a middle-grade novel about a Maine girl searching for the father she has never met. The book, published by She Writes Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster, centers on…
IML Security rebrands as Summit Access & Security
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The Farmingdale, New York company is changing its name after 30 years of expansion across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
PTAG joins Autodesk Service Provider Program to boost Datum implementation
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PTAG has joined Autodesk’s Service Provider Program and is building a North American team to help major capital project owners implement Autodesk Datum.
Somerville, Quincy expand non-toxic SMART rodent control as fall approach raises risk
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Somerville and Quincy are continuing to use SMART Box traps with Modern Pest Services after a 2022 pilot showed measurable drops in rodent activity.
Hampden race will raise funds for women’s recovery center
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A new four-mile race in Hampden on Aug. 30 will raise money for Tessa’s House, a residential treatment program for women in Maine.
Renewal by Andersen, Esler Companies strike deals with four college athletic programs
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Renewal by Andersen, Esler Companies has signed long-term relationships with the athletics programs at Colorado, UConn, Oklahoma and Texas.
Alex Jackson leaves Camp Runoia after 30-plus years
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Alex Jackson has resigned as director of Camp Runoia in Belgrade, Maine, ending more than three decades at the girls’ summer camp.
CardSight AI joins Northeastern’s Roux Institute founder residency
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CardSight AI, a Portland-area trading card infrastructure startup, has been selected for Northeastern University’s Roux Institute Founder Residency as one of 10 companies in the program’s seventh cohort.
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