U.S. Sen. Angus King says he wants a representative of Maine’s manufacturers to be by his side.
Whit Richardson
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State says 80 percent of Mainers ‘unserved’ by broadband
The determination is based on ConnectME’s adoption of a new standard defining adequate service.
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Hearing on suit to block sale of Bucksport mill ends without ruling
A union spokesman thinks Verso’s sale will proceed if the state can’t show it has a buyer who plans to make paper instead of one that recycles scrap metal.
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FairPoint, unions still in mediation after nine days
That doesn’t mean they’re making progress, but federal officials may be applying more pressure for a deal, an attorney says.
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Staples says customers of Maine stores affected by data breach should check accounts
Shoppers who bought items in Biddeford or Brunswick are urged to monitor their credit and bank accounts because confidential information was exposed.
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Will Maine see gold if Boston hosts the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Business leaders say having the Games nearby presents marketing and tourism opportunities, but a sports economist disagrees.
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Greater Portland enduring an affordable housing crunch
Avesta Housing reports on the factors that limited the southern Maine nonprofit to helping only 11 percent of clients find homes in 2014.
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New crowdfunding law lends Mainers a hand
Entrepreneurs now can raise capital by selling stakes in their companies to anyone with money and willingness to invest.
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New portal will help entrepreneurs get their foot in the door
The first version of Backer.ly is expected to launch by the end of March.
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Verso Paper completes acquisition of NewPage
While the new Verso was forced to sell off the NewPage mill in Rumford, its Jay mill is unaffected.