‘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.
Money & Business
‘Dark store’ theory: Walmart, large retailers push to cut millions in property taxes statewide
Municipalities lose hundreds of thousands whether they fight the retailers or not, and a slow-moving state appeals board doesn’t help.
Pennsylvania community places hope in a tiger turned Barbarian from Maine
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.
Inflation pushed by electric rates, rigged against customers
Bigger uses of power have leverage to negotiate. Residential users do not, so prepare for increases.
Adam Lee: Electric vehicles are on the way, with plenty of advantages
Maine auto dealer, and Tesla driver, offers detailed, though ‘unscientific,’ insight into the market.
Help needed! Maine tourism faces too much business and too little staff
As vacationers continue to flood the state, the labor shortage plaguing the nation is causing businesses to confront wage and housing problems.
Meredith Strang Burgess: During season of giving, keep Maine in mind
High-profile marketing executive notes that Maine’s community-based organizations – who serve our neighbors – need help, too.
Headwinds at 20: As Downeaster nears a milestone birthday, questions arise about its future
While politicians favor expanding the train service, COVID has changed riding habits, perhaps permanently. Expenses and emissions also warrant consideration.
There’s a lot to learn from babies, one step at a time
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.
Chasing Maine: The rodeo clown
A rodeo clown discusses what it’s like to partake in the most dangerous eight seconds in sports.
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