Jessica Hall

Staff Writer

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Published
March 31, 2014

Verizon Wireless to add 42 workers in Maine

The hiring is part of an effort to add 330 employees throughout New England.
Published
March 26, 2014

When Maine CEO’s pregnant, who needs to know?

Melissa Smith’s announcement comes in an era when it’s hard to separate family and business matters, especially for women in roles of power.
Published
March 26, 2014

Distiller starting up in April features a Maine favorite

Sazerac Co.’s coffee brandy made at the revived former Beam plant in Lewiston will take on top-selling Allen’s.
Published
March 21, 2014

USM lays off a dozen amid protests

Students and faculty say cost-cutting will backfire; administrators say they have no alternative.
Published
March 20, 2014

Maine home sales rose 8.9 percent in snowy February

That compares with a 6.9% decline nationally from a year earlier. The state’s median price jumped 5.6%.
Published
March 20, 2014

Biddeford outdoors company takes weight off adventurers’ backs

Hyperlite Mountain Gear plans to expand and add jobs in the city’s old mills.
Published
March 17, 2014

Maine unemployment drops to 6.2 percent in January

The state is below the national average but struggles for growth in rural areas.
Published
March 13, 2014

Maine publisher makes way for McCloskey artwork

The award-winning children’s author’s well-loved illustrations will soon grace Maine-made posters and note cards.
Published
March 13, 2014

Market Basket hopes to expand in Maine

Pleased by customer response in Biddeford, the grocery chain will consider more southern Maine locations.
Published
March 7, 2014

L.L. Bean plans $100 million investment

With record profits and sales up 3 percent, the Freeport-based retailer also gave 8 percent bonuses to employees.