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Business & Development

2016

Biomass plant closures to hit forest industry

About 2,500 jobs statewide, with a number of those in Washington County, will be affected by the closure of the two Covanta Energy biomass power plants located in Jonesboro and West Enfield, according to the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine (PLC).

2015

Project improving cell service and Internet access Downeast

Improved cellular service and broadband Internet access are becoming a reality in Downeast Maine, according to Wireless Partners LCC.

2015

Cranberry harvest up over last year

The appearance of fresh cranberries in stores is a sure sign that fall has arrived and that the American Thanksgiving holiday will soon be here.

2015

Port authority approves loan for Phyto-Charter

The Eastport Port Authority board voted 4-1 on August 31 to provide a $112,000 bridge loan to Phyto-Charter for a payment to the Brewer company that is building the phytosanitation equipment for shipping wood chips through the Port of Eastport.

2015

Processors hit by changes in Canadian rule

A Deer Island lobster processing plant will be short about 150 workers and the 1.

2015

Islander aims to expand rural broadband access

Building a better mousetrap is a common idea, particularly for many small businesses seeking to improve on advances in technology. Centering an entire project within its community of origin -- funding and all -- is a bit less common, but this is what Howard Small of Grand Manan is hoping to do...

2014

Trescott-based seafood pie company folds

Despite the hard work of many people, including a number of experts, as well as infusions of grant funds and loans, the Cobscook Bay Co. of Trescott has closed.