An effort by banks to do more business with lower-income people also can bring them savings and a second chance.
Jessica Hall
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S. Portland company expands deeper into Europe
The $27.5 million purchase by Wright Express is the latest in a series of acquisitions.
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Wright Express buys UK’s CorporatePay
Wright Express sees the deal expanding its presence in the United Kingdom and Europe.
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BIW, union talks face deadline with ship contracts uncertain
Bath Iron Works and union officials are in the final weeks of contract talks, with a May 20 deadline to reach agreement. Job security and pension benefits are the main issues for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, said John Carr, a union spokesman. The union, which represents about 3,200 mechanics, fitters, welders, […]
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Is Riverside on par with city courses?
Some golfers fear a review will lead to increased fees or private management, but Portland says it needs help making the golf course more profitable.
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Some unaware free care is offered
The Affordable Care Act requires hospitals to promote the program and eligibility requirements.
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State’s hospitals double free care over five years
The economy is the primary cause of a trend that stresses hospital finances. But even with the jump, some say nonprofits don’t do enough.
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Earnings jump 22 percent for fuel-purchase tracker Wright
But the Maine company’s stock price falls after its second-quarter forecast disappoints some analysts.
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Wright Express earnings up 22 percent
The South Portland credit-card processing company expanded its business, but it expects fuel prices to fall this year.
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Border Trust being acquired by Bar Harbor bank company
The purchaser will benefit from a presence farther west and south and offer more services to customers there.