‘Big box’ retailers routinely appeal to the Board of Property Tax Review. Cities and towns can’t get answers if the board fails to hear cases.

‘Big box’ retailers routinely appeal to the Board of Property Tax Review. Cities and towns can’t get answers if the board fails to hear cases.
Municipalities lose hundreds of thousands whether they fight the retailers or not, and a slow-moving state appeals board doesn’t help.
Tim Boetsch, an All-American high school wrestler and pro martial arts fighter from coastal Maine, is the go-to head coach in Sunbury, Pa., in its quest for a revival.
Bigger uses of power have leverage to negotiate. Residential users do not, so prepare for increases.
Maine auto dealer, and Tesla driver, offers detailed, though ‘unscientific,’ insight into the market.
As vacationers continue to flood the state, the labor shortage plaguing the nation is causing businesses to confront wage and housing problems.
High-profile marketing executive notes that Maine’s community-based organizations – who serve our neighbors – need help, too.
While politicians favor expanding the train service, COVID has changed riding habits, perhaps permanently. Expenses and emissions also warrant consideration.
The CEO of Hancock Lumber notes that infants learn to walk with minimal training or coaching. Leaders can structure their organizations with this in mind.
A rodeo clown discusses what it’s like to partake in the most dangerous eight seconds in sports.
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