FRANKFURT, Germany Germany’s BMW will make the electric version of its Mini compact cars at its factory in Oxford, England, a decision that comes at a time when automakers are scrutinizing investment plans due to Britain’s impending departure from the European Union. BMW AG said Tuesday the battery-powered Mini would be based on the threedoor […]

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of stopping in at a Wayfair hiring event that they held at their Brunswick location, and was blown away again at how they handle their business. There’s a lot of discussion these days about workforce, and rightfully so. You would be hard-pressed to find a street in a commercial […]

FREEPORT Kennebec Savings Bank joined with local officials and members of the greater Freeport community last week to cut the ribbon and celebrate the opening of the bank’s new electronic banking and loan center at 181 Lower Main St. in Freeport. The location features many conveniences for customers, including the ability to electronically deposit checks, […]

LISBON Chris MacDonald of Windham had planned to just sell loaded tater tots from the food truck he’d purchased and was fixing up when opportunity knocked on the door. A family friend, Randy Crafts, owns property next to Big Dipper Ice Cream on Route 196 in Lisbon and he asked his parents if there was […]

SAN FRANCISCO Netflix is pulling in new viewers and award nominations in droves, but the online video service still faces a long-term problem: Its acclaimed programming line-up is costing far more money than what subscribers pay for it. That hasn’t been a big issue so far, thanks to investors’ willingness to accept scant profits in […]

With summer vacation for the schoolchildren, and softball, baseball, basketball, theater, overnight and day camps running strong, some parents may find themselves consumed on their own projects this summer, and may miss out on what else is happening. Here are some “did you know” updates and reminders as summer charges along. • Did you know […]

BRUNSWICK Michael Gilroy started Frontier Cafe 11 years ago in hopes of creating a cultural and storytelling hub in the former Cabot Textile Mill. Gilroy, who goes by Gil, said the idea for Frontier was born long before the mill space was renovated. As a student studying in Russia, Gilroy parlayed his education and independent […]

LONDON Workers in the so-called gig economy, from Uber drivers to delivery cyclists, need greater labor protections, according to a much-anticipated report published Tuesday that was commissioned by the government. The study by Matthew Taylor, a former adviser to Tony Blair, concluded that a new category of worker — the “dependent contractor” — should be […]

When a visitor from out-of-state calls the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber office, they are usually looking for information on the area. Typically, in the summer we get a handful of calls and emails per day from those asking questions about the region. About half of those are looking for one specific answer, for instance, “What […]

BRUNSWICK The Midcoast is about to get a new addition to its small but growing barbecue scene — B Side Barbeque. B Side Barbeque is the creation of three people who were born and raised in Aroostook County, coming back together to start their first restaurant and serve some mouth-watering barbecue food. “This is my […]