Maine businesses

Published
February 18, 2021

Bishop Robert Deeley elected chairman of National Catholic Risk Retention Group
Published
February 18, 2021

Report highlights challenges for apartment, condo builders in Greater Portland

A new report finds that only a small fraction of land is designated for multifamily housing and says more coordination among municipalities would better meet the community's affordable housing needs.
Published
February 16, 2021

Solar installer Insource Renewables joins ReVision Energy

The two Maine-based, employee-owned companies said the deal will help them tackle the regulatory and workforce challenges in Maine’s rapidly expanding solar market.
Published
February 16, 2021

Recreational pot sales have more than doubled since Maine’s market launch

As more stores, manufacturers and cultivators have been approved, retailers have been able to expand product varieties and lower prices.
Published
February 15, 2021

Maine, New England scientists team up to boost region’s sea urchin fishery

Sea urchins are a hot commodity in Asian markets, and one University of Maine scientist believes they could become a valuable economic driver for the region.

Published
February 14, 2021

Maine employers ease off testing as cannabis sales soar

Large employers such as Bath Iron Works and MaineHealth no longer test workers for the active ingredient in marijuana unless safety needs or federal rules require it.
Published
February 11, 2021

FocusMaine to expand statewide internship program under new name

The program, renamed Maine Career Compass, has served more than 2,000 students and over 80 employers across the state since it was launched in 2017.
Published
February 11, 2021

Zack Frechette named president and CEO of United Insurance
Published
February 10, 2021

More than 6,000 Maine employers receive new pandemic aid

About $463 million in new Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans has been approved in the month since applications started.
Published
February 10, 2021

Anthony’s Italian Kitchen receives financial aid from Barstool Sports

The Portland restaurant is the second business in Maine to receive a grant from the pandemic fund started by the popular blog.