‘Smart’ meters could become optional

Under the proposal, the option would not be free, however.

Idexx revenue jumps in first quarter

The company, which makes animal testing equipment, says gross profits in the quarter increased 9 percent to $154.9 million

Shipyard seeks smoother sales

Maine’s most successful brewer of craft beers is increasing capacity to better meet demand. Shipyard Brewing Co. took delivery of new equipment Thursday as part of a $1 million expansion of its plant on Newbury Street. Shipyard has hired five new production and administrative employees as part of the expansion.

Portland firm ready to put moneybehind socially responsible ventures

The investment company seeks businesses committed to diversity and products good for the environment.

Maine online deed business gainscourt victory against counties

CUMBERLAND FORESIDE — Following a favorable court ruling last week, a local entrepreneur is one step closer to launching an online clearinghouse of county deed records.

John Simpson of Cumberland has been in court for the last year and a half, battling six counties – Cumberland, Knox, Penobscot, Aroostook, York and Androscoggin – for electronic copies of property deeds and other documents.

Simpson hasn’t yet received the records, but in February a Cumberland County judge ruled in his favor, ordering the counties to provide the documents at a reasonable fee.

Patrys have a churning desire

The premium brand began with a wooden churn and has spread to a new generation.

The Bottom Line: Smooth operator

Thirty years after its start, Kate’s Homemade Butter, which has won national recognition for quality, is getting ready to move to larger quarters.

2 Maine firms land technology grants

  The Maine Technology Institute has awarded two Maine firms nearly $900,000 in grants to develop innovative technologies in the state. WindFloat Maine, a subsidiary of Seattle, Wash.-based Principle Power Inc., received $500,000 to help fund the development of the company’s WindFloat, a floating foundation for deepwater, offshore wind turbines. Principle Power is a member […]

Baker Newman Noyes opens Boston office

The Portland-based accounting and consulting firm has been getting more Boston-based clients in recent years, a company official says.

State treasurer urges pension reform

Bruce Poliquin says Maine will be in “one heck of a pickle” if steps are not taken to fully fund pension obligations for teachers and state workers.