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“Circuit breaker” tax relief is still available
The Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund, commonly known as the “circuit breaker” program, makes available partial refunds on property taxes or rent of up to $2,000 for Maine residents. As a result of legislation passed in 2005, over 200,000 households in Maine now qualify for refunds. Still, only been 99,400 applications had been
Downeast collaborators purchase former hatchery, plan educational center
Black Duck Cove on Great Wass Island in the town of Beals is a stunningly beautiful piece of coastal real estate. White-capped waves crash against the rocky shore. And on a sunny day, the Schoodic Peninsula and Cadillac Mountain are clearly visible, rising over open-ocean. But it wasn’t the view that attracted the new owners
Island Business owners share challenges, successes
For many participants at the recent Island Small Business Forum, the answer boiled down to two words: customer loyalty. There is increasing unease among many island business owners as more business goes to off-island retailers, contractors and Internet sites. “I don’t think there was more customer loyalty in the past,” said Vinalhaven business owner Phil
Small Business Fourm Planned
On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Island Institute will host an Island Small Business Forum at the Island institute office in Rockland. This event will bring island small business owners together with small business assistance professionals. Participants can learn how to access training and technical assistance services on-site. Speakers will present strategies for bringing more customers
Forum addresses coastal access Downeast
What do fishermen, kayakers, land trusts and real estate agents all have in common? That question brought over 100 people representing diverse coastal access users to the Downeast Forum on Coastal Access in Machias on Jan. 19. According to Natalie Springuel with Maine Sea Grant, the idea for this forum came out of a similar