Maine businesses

Published
April 16, 2021

Hiring picks up in Maine, but jobless rate stays flat at 4.8%

Maine employers added more than 4,000 jobs in March, but the statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from February.
Published
April 15, 2021

Virginia Rector named chief operating officer at Luke’s Lobster
Published
April 14, 2021

Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport

The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.
Published
April 13, 2021

Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry

The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards.
Published
April 13, 2021

Comment period opens for power line referendum question

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will be accepting public comments regarding the question’s form and content until May 13.

Published
April 11, 2021

How a 2019 Maine law spurred $100 million in solar investment

Lawmakers are reviewing the net energy billing policy, hoping to find the sweet spot that both encourages renewable energy and offers the greatest benefit to electricity customers.
Published
April 9, 2021

Central Maine Healthcare CEO to retire in September

Jeffrey L. Brickman has worked over 40 years in the medical field, including 5 at Central Maine Healthcare.
Published
April 9, 2021

Skowhegan man charged with using PPP loan for a barber pole light, church donation

Nathan Reardon was charged in relation to 4 separate applications for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling nearly $240,000.
Published
April 8, 2021

Medical cannabis sellers make their case in appeal to restore ban on out-of-state providers

Plaintiffs argued Thursday before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court that the state must enforce a residency clause in its adult-use cannabis law.
Published
April 7, 2021

Simone Grimes named chief financial officer at Acadia Insurance