The future of Rockland rail line comes around the bend

ROCKLAND, Maine — The future of the Brunswick to Rockland railroad line will be decided over the next 18 months. The line is viewed as ...

Maine manufacturing gets poor marks in national study; workforce the sole bright spot

Maine’s manufacturing industry received lukewarm marks in an annual scorecard that uses several metrics, including productivity, workforce, tax climate and worker benefit costs. The state’s ...

National TV broadcaster saves Raymond manufacturer from closure

RAYMOND, Maine — A major TV broadcasting company has acquired a longtime antenna manufacturer here, saving the company and its more than 50 employees from ...

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From Aroostook to York, how small businesses are driving the rural economy

In rural America, the local community drives the rural economy. Money spent and invested locally rolls through a community and generates even more economic benefits. ...

MaineCare’s payday will help hospitals but patients unlikely to see lower rates

AUGUSTA, Maine — Last week Gov. Paul LePage signed a bill to pave the way for Maine to cover its $183.5 million tab to 39 ...

Brewer engineering firm acquires environmental consulting business

BREWER, Maine — CES Inc., an engineering firm in Brewer, has acquired Summit Environmental Consultants in Lewiston, according to a news release. Summit, which is ...

AOL plans to locate accounting facility in Orono

ORONO, Maine — Internet giant AOL Inc. is planning to open a new financial analytics and accounting center at an industrial park in Orono, according ...