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Portland renewable energy firm to install power system at other end of the world
Ocean Renewable Power Co., the Portland-based developer of renewable power systems that generate electricity from river and tidal currents, plans to install a new power system more than 6,400 miles from Maine next year —
King believes Northwest Passage could bring economic opportunities to Maine
The UArctic Assembly held its first ever meeting in the lower 48 states, and chose Portland as its host. Senator Angus King co-chairs the Senate arctic caucus and helped bring the assembly to Maine. UArctic
Portland ranked 8th best place to live by US News & World Report
Portland was praised for its quality of life and relatively low crime rate, among other favorable factors. Portland was ranked the eighth best place to live by US News & World Report, which praised Maine’s
Maine Port Authority promotes interim leader to executive director
The Maine Port Authority has named Matthew Burns, a former deck officer on ships around the world and a Maine Maritime Academy graduate, as executive director of the authority after he had served in an
2022 International Trade & Investment Award Winners Announced
The global pandemic has shifted the way companies grow their international business. Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is recognizing four that have used creativity, innovation, and new strategies to strengthen their ties to global markets
Here’s how Maine ranks as place to start a business
When it comes to starting a business, Maine gets strong marks in a state ranking released Tuesday by personal finance website WalletHub. Maine came in at No. 13 in the nationwide comparison. Texas topped the list, followed