The new contract holds “numerous improvements to wages and benefits over the life of the contract” for the union’s roughly 200 members, according to a statement from BIW.
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Topsham exploring expo to promote small businesses
The board chairman said he envisions inviting businesses to set up pop-up tents or tables in the parking lot of the municipal building.
Topsham eyed for Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant
Franchisee Chris Brown hopes to have the restaurant opened as soon as October.
Nestle closes sale of bottled water brands in North America
One Rock Capital Partners, in partnership with Metropoulos & Co., has assumed ownership of brands including Poland Spring.
Despite pandemic, Brunswick smoothie business expanding to Wiscasset
Bay Bowls is hoping to open its second location on the Wiscasset pier on Main Street.
From the Chamber: Covid Heroes, tourism and growth
With April on the doorstep, I have three Chamber updates that will all help the local businesses one way or the other. For each of these, if you need more information you can call me at the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber office, (207) 725-8797, or if you prefer, shoot me an e-mail at executivedirector@midcoastmaine.com. […]
With the real-estate market booming, three prominent properties for sale in Brunswick
The properties include Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern, Dairy Frost and the Brunswick Inn.
With business travel lagging, Portland lands direct flights to cities around the U.S.
The new flights could be temporary or long-term, depending on their popularity and the recovery of business travel.
Portland company builds second underwater power generator at Brunswick Landing for Alaskan village
The Maine-based company’s device will assist the first one in meeting up to 90% of the energy needs for Igiugig Village.
Soaring global demand leads to shortage of bicycles in Maine
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a cycling boom, and sales the U.S. has not witnessed since the 1973 oil crisis.