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Maine unemployment at 3 percent in July

The state’s unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 32 consecutive months, the longest period on record.

by Staff report August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

The public may submit nominations by Sept. 11 for Economic Development Achievement, Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year.

by Staff Report August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

BIW and Sysco each got contracts worth roughly $10 million.

The retailer won a court ruling to stay in the Falmouth Shopping Center, which is now the focus of a massive redevelopment project.

Baker Newman Noyes has chosen the head of its health care practice to succeed company head Carl Chatto.

The tech giant didn’t comply, and a suspect in the Maine crime spree was caught, but privacy experts say the sweeping warrant is cause for alarm.

The company vehemently denies the charge and says it is an insult to its workers.

SaviLinx in Brunswick, which boosted revenue by 812% from 2014-2017, comes in at No. 617 on the annual ranking.

The owners of Bolley’s Famous Franks in Waterville say customers have threatened to fight them and have them fearing for their family’s safety.

A 330-metric ton boat crane will be used at a planned maintenance shed, part of the Canal Landing marine complex on West Commercial Street.