Nov 19, 2013 | Business Impact, Business News, Markets
By Whit Richardson, BDN Staff RUMFORD, Maine — NewPage on Tuesday said it would “indefinitely” stop operation of one of the paper machines at its Rumford paper mill by mid-February because of tough economic conditions. Employees at the Rumford mill — there are about...
Oct 23, 2013 | Business Impact, Business News, Call to Action
MTA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ROADSIDE CLEARING Click Link Below for Long Notice or the logo at left to visit the MTA’s Construction Contracts Page MTA: 2013.13 Roadside Clearing Notice to Contractors Nathaniel F. Carll Purchasing Manager Maine Turnpike Authority...
Nov 26, 2012 | Business Impact, Business News, Industry News, Maine Regulations
Enforcement to begin January 1st All Motor Carriers in Maine are now required to obtain and display a USDOT number. Beginning January 1, 2013, the Maine State Police will begin enforcing the requirement for all motor carriers. By way of background, prior to 2007 only...
Nov 16, 2012 | Business Impact, Business News, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulations, Governor LePage, SCOTUS, Taxation
Maine Issues Letter to Federal Health Officials Opting Out of Health Insurance Exchanges AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today reiterated his recommendation that the State of Maine will not develop a state-based health insurance exchange as part of the...
Nov 1, 2012 | Business Impact, Economics
The Maine Turnpike increased toll rates are now in effect. That means just a little more for each trip and probably more traffic on I-295 at least temporarily. For the new tolls both cash and with the discounted EZ-Pass, visit the Maine Turnpike Authority’s...
Oct 29, 2012 | Business Impact, Environmental, Maine Legislation, Maine Regulations, News
Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas will be taking effect in certain municipalities January 1, 2013. On January 1, 2013 organized towns that have decided to adopt statewide standards for timber harvesting and related...