New England fishermen say their industry is facing collapse after regulators lower quotas to rebuild cod and other stocks.
Jessica Hall
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Idexx posts higher fourth-quarter profits
Idexx said fourth-quarter earnings rose 16 percent on revenue growth of 4 percent.
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Maine wants to overhaul work force training
The plan is criticized by the local boards that counsel jobless people and provide training.
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Sales of homes up in Maine
Amid favorable conditions, the totals for single-family houses rose 17 percent for all of 2012 and 12 percent in December.
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Smitty’s Cinema renovating theater for return to Windham
It left town around 2005, but now the movie chain is preparing to bring back its pub-style experience.
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Maine home sales rose 12 percent in December
For the full year of 2012, realtors sold 11,500 homes across the state, up 17 percent over 2011.
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Hundreds of gun enthusiasts flock to Augusta show
Those at the show oppose an assault-rifle ban, but some back expanded background checks.
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Maine sees an uptick in numbers of unemployed
With more than 50,000 residents still without jobs, the state loses ground over the past year but stays ahead of the national rate.
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Maine’s December unemployment rate little changed
The state had about 51,400 people unemployed, up 1,600 from a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Maine liquor chief, LePage differ on state duties
Gerald Reid’s plan, announced Wednesday, contradicts Gov. LePage, who said the state will begin managing its own liquor sales.