Here are the top paid CEOs by state for 2018, as calculated by The Associated Press and Equilar, an executive data firm. Read More
Top Gun is a program run by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs that pairs early stage companies with experienced mentors to help them develop and grow. Read More
The beer industry contributes $2 billion to Maine’s economy each year and supports 15,531 jobs in the state. Read More
Summit Utilities will invest $20 million and create up to eight full-time jobs in a partnership with eight Clinton-area dairy farmers in a project designed to generate clean energy. Read More
One person's invasive species, it turns out, could be another's bait. Read More
Facebook revealed the new figure Thursday as part of its updated transparency report, which also detailed the prevalence of hate speech, graphic photos and videos, and other abusive content on its platform. Read More
In line after line, the report lays out the everyday concerns that continue to plague U.S. households. Read More
Business Events
Area Businesses to Exhibit at Bangor Region Chamber’s Business Expo After Hours The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce will host their Business Expo After Hours 2019, sponsored by People’s United Bank, on Wednesday, May 22 from 4:30-7:00 PM at the Cross Insurance Center in… Read More
WESTBROOK — The Maine Public Relations Council will host a video marketing workshop 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Husson University Southern Maine Campus, 340 County Road, or live online on the MPRC website. This skill-building workshop will help marketers, communications/PR practitioners and other business professionals better understand… Read More
BANGOR– Seven Islands Land Company announced Daniel J. LaMontagne will succeed John W. McNulty as the firm’s president and CEO. LaMontagne began his career working for Sappi and then Plum Creek as a forester in Bingham. He then had roles with increasing responsibility at Plum Creek… Read More
Area Businesses to Exhibit at Bangor Region Chamber’s Business Expo After Hours The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce will host their Business Expo After Hours 2019, sponsored by People’s United Bank, on Wednesday, May 22 from 4:30-7:00 PM at the Cross Insurance Center in… Read More
Town officials said in March they were optimistic the permitting dispute was coming to a resolution, but now a trial seems imminent. Read More
The developer of a $250 million salmon farm proposed for Bucksport closed on a deal Tuesday to buy a chunk of the former Verso Paper mill site. Read More
In an announcement Monday afternoon, the women’s clothing chain said that in the face of lackluster profits, it is winding down operations, including the eventual closure of all stores. Read More
One of the researchers behind the report said weddings attract more tourism to Maine than craft brewing or cruise ships. Read More
A Chinese company is investing heavily to restore two Maine paper mills it bought last year and turn them into sustainable, long-term businesses. Read More
Online customer reviews are extremely important to your business. Although it’s definitely not pleasant to see people talking negatively about your brand, bad reviews won’t ruin your career – especially if you know how to deal with them. Don’t Ignore Them googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
The free outdoor Discovery Courses include stand-up paddleboarding and sporting clays. Read More
Here’s a fact that might surprise you: more than 70% of workers dislike their job. Can you believe that? The vast majority of us spend the best part of our days, weeks, and entire lives doing something that we… Read More
Sahro Hassan started Fashionuji, an Auburn-based company that makes fashions for modest women, in 2013. The clothing is for both Muslim and non-Muslim women who prefer to cover up. Read More
Maine’s unemployment rate stayed below 4 percent in April. It marks the 40th consecutive month in which the jobless rate registered below 4 percent, the longest stretch on record. Read More
For some industries, phone calls represent valuable conversions and interest in your business. If your business values phone calls as part of your marketing strategy, but you’re having trouble getting the phone to ring, there are a few strategies that may help you drive phone calls and gain more qualified leads Read More
Maine Fiber Co., the Portland-based company that runs the Three Ring Binder broadband network, has been acquired by a New York fiber-optic network services company. Read More
Forest products maker Sappi North America of Westbrook added six new textured papers to its product line. Read More
The project will also include an outdoor concert venue that is on pace to be ready for a summer of high-profile shows, including a May 26 performance by hip hop star Anderson .Paak. Read More
The college said it had achieved a net zero footprint one year ahead of schedule. Read More
The decision has resulted in a flurry of legislative proposals now being floated at the State House aimed at boosting public access to the intertidal zone. Read More
Included in the funding is $45.2 million for energy efficient lighting, $18 million for heat pumps and $4.6 million for air sealing and insulation in homes. Read More
The lawsuit claims that Maine-Oxy Acetylene Supply Co. and Dan Guerin, its president and CEO, misrepresented the value of stock owned by employees when Guerin bought the company. Read More
Maine farmers aren't major exporters to China, but that doesn't mean they're immune from a trade war. Read More
Mark Vannoy resigned May 3, staying on after his six-year term ended in March to deliberate the New England Clean Energy Connect case. Read More
