In a sensational and unprecedented decision, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows declared former President Donald Trump ineligible to appear on the state’s 2024 Republican primary ballot. Bellows, a Democrat, issued her verdict following three challenges brought by Maine voters, including three politicians, against Trump’s nomination petition. 14th Amendment Controversy The basis of Bellows’ ruling […]
A massive storm system, which initially struck South Carolina with record-breaking flooding, has now escalated to a full-blown crisis on the East Coast. More than 300,000 customers in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Maine are facing power outages as the storm continues its destructive path northward. Widespread Disruption and Danger Residents along the […]
In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Robert Card, the notorious suspect behind the devastating mass shootings in the US state of Maine, has met his demise. Governor Janet Mills confirmed his death on Friday, providing a climax to the fevered manhunt that had the entire nation riveted. Reports reveal Card’s lifeless body was found in […]
In an evening filled with terror, Lewiston, Maine was rocked by a heinous shooting spree that took the lives of 22 innocent souls. The horror didn’t end there, as “many, many more” have been reported injured, according to city officials. The spine-chilling events unfolded at popular spots in the city – a bowling alley and […]
AccuRisk has acquired Matrix Group Benefits, a managing general underwriter (MGU) based in Portland, Maine for an undisclosed price. Established in 2001, Matrix Group Benefits is engaged in managing the risks related to partially self-funded benefit plans and medical stop-loss coverage. The MGU’s team of 12 will be added into the staff of AccuRisk Solutions […]
Sappi North America, will invest $418 million to ramp up the production capacity and manufacturing of solid bleached sulfate board (SBS) products at its Somerset paper mill in Skowhegan, Maine. As part of this, the American woodfibre products manufacturer will rebuild Paper Machine No. 2 at the paper mill. Mike Haws — Sappi North America […]
Greenbacker Renewable Energy revealed that the 15.3MW RoxWind wind farm in Maine has started commercial operation. Located in Roxbury, the RoxWind project is estimated to generate close to 50,300 MWh of clean energy per year, which is enough to power around 4,500 homes per year. The wind farm, which comprises four turbines, each of more […]
Majesco, a provider of cloud insurance platform software, has acquired insurtech company ClaimVantage, for an undisclosed price. Based in Portland, Maine, ClaimVantage offers enterprise claims software and also absence and accommodation management for the life and annuities (L&A) market segment. The acquisition of ClaimVantage follows the closing of the $729 million acquisition of Majesco by […]
The Carlyle Group, through its newly-established affiliate Acadia Renewable Energy, has acquired a portfolio of solar development projects, of more than 100MW, in Maine, US, from solar power producer BNRG. The acquired portfolio is made up of eight solar projects, which are being built across southern Maine with an overall investment of more than $130 […]
Stonewall Kitchen, a Maine-based specialty food producer has revealed its January 2020 product launch, which includes the new Sea Salt Espresso Martini Drink Mixer, Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Dessert Sauce in addition to a range of olive oils and dressings. The launch from the specialty food company also includes the Napa Valley Naturals brand, a […]