Carol Coultas

Business, Local & State

Lockheed Martin drops out of design contest for Navy frigate, upping BIW’s chances

by Kathleen O'Brien Times Record September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

BIW is 1 of 4 shipyards still in the running to build the next generation Navy frigate.

Business, Local & State, News

A primer on cordwood

by Staff Report September 22, 2019September 21, 2019

If you want to get the most out of your wood stove, you have to fuel it well.

Business, Business Breakfast

Retail experts: Focus on customer for a competitive edge

by Carol Coultas September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

Three executives with deep experience in the world of retail offered advice on how to navigate its rapidly changing landscape, including how to compete with behemoths like Walmart and Amazon. Eric Blom, director of external communications and community relations for Hannaford; Brian MacLeod, associate director, customer service for Wayfair; and Steve Pogson, principal of Helm […]

Business

Singletary: Here’s how to retire and enrich your life as an entrepreneur

by Michelle Singletary Washington Post September 17, 2019September 16, 2019

Senior entrepreneurship movement makes sense. People are living longer, and many worry about outliving their savings.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

State warns of hepatitis A exposure from Boothbay Harbor cruise business

by Staff Report September 14, 2019September 14, 2019

An infected food service worker could have exposed recent patrons of Cap’n Fish’s Boothbay Harbor Boat Trips to the contagious liver disease.

Business

Maine receives grant to help exporters

by Staff Report September 13, 2019September 13, 2019

The SBA award is administered by the Maine International Trade Center to help Maine businesses boost sales overseas.

Business

Michelle Singletary: Beware the new Apple cash-back card

by Michelle Singletary Washington Post September 10, 2019September 9, 2019

Based on past performance, you’ll get more return for your money from the stock market.

Business, Local & State

Buyer plans to flip Bar Harbor mansion to benefit animal shelter and UNE

by Becky Pritchard Mount Desert Islander September 9, 2019September 13, 2019

Portland philanthropist Art Girard bought East of Eden for $4.1 million at auction and plans to resell it to benefit the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and UNE.