A Boston investor that plans to buy the idled Saddleback Mountain ski area in Rangeley has asked the owners of the resort’s 121 condominiums to donate $5,500 each to help revive it. Read More
For a 48-year-old lobsterman, Jeremy Tyler considers himself lucky. But given that the lobster industry appears headed for decline, and concerns about proposed regulations to protect right whales, Tyler wonders whether lobstering is a healthy business to remain in. Read More
A national watchdog group recently found that Maine had some of the safest hospitals in the country, but Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center stood out for its low grade. Read More
A Maine research institute has received a $480,000 boost from the federal government for a drive to increase access to local seafood. Read More
BDN journalists cover a wide range of topics and areas in the state, and we have ways of doing our jobs that are second nature to us, but may not be obvious to readers. Read More
Business Events
BANGOR — The Downtown Bangor Partnership is pleased to announce the grand gpening of The Noble Root in downtown Bangor (31 Main St.) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. Owner Aaron Curtis and James Riherd bring over a decade of styling experience to… Read More
FALMOUTH — You’re invited to join OceanView at Falmouth for a special panel discussion led by their residents, sharing about their experiences living at OceanView. The discussion will start at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Don’t miss this free opportunity to have your questions answered,… Read More
BANGOR — On Dec. 7 the Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor (UUSB) held the drawing for the Dinner for 2 Anywhere in the World Raffle with guest Gibran Graham, owner of the Briar Patch and former Bangor city councilor, serving as our ticket puller. The grand… Read More
FARMINGTON –Shana Youngdahl, University of Maine at Farmington assistant professor of English, feels both amazed and humbled at the news that her first young adult novel, “As Many Nows As I Can Get,” (Dial Books, 2019) has been recognized by the New York Public Library as… Read More
Peter Vigue, chairman of the board at Pittsfield-based Cianbro Corp., has been indicted in Hancock County on three charges stemming from the firing of a small cannon at a Maine Maritime Academy football game in September. Read More
A union that represents Maine lobstermen has filed a lawsuit against the former CEO of its wholesale business and his parents in federal court in Bangor, alleging that the family defrauded and stole from the union after selling it their wholesale lobster business two years ago. Read More
It’s the second time the freshman congressman has spoken up about the controversial project, although he hasn’t yet said whether he will support it or not. Read More
One seller in Presque Isle believes all types of potatoes grown in The County and across Maine will see an increase in price because of poor harvests elsewhere. Read More
Using a new approach, they’ve filed a series of complaints asking regulators to kick Maine’s largest utility out of the state. Read More
Getting yourself into a situation that damages your credit might seem like the end of the road, but it needn’t be. A lot of people have found themselves in the same situation, and it’s what you do about it that will determine the outcome. Read More
Ruth Foster was a 55-year-old state legislator when she purchased the building at 95 Main St. Her plan: to put her state senator’s office on the second floor and an attorney’s office on the first. But the landlord told her that she needed a store at street level. Read More
By setting its sights on building a land-based fish farm in Jonesport, a Dutch firm is hoping to be the first to cultivate yellowtail at a commercial scale in the United States. Read More
Avangrid admitted to six violations dating back to 2017 that occurred at three of its subsidiaries — New York State Electric and Gas, Rochester Gas and Electric, and Central Maine Power, according to a recent filing. Read More
NOAA said it's implementing a 2,000-pound herring possession limit per trip in the inshore Gulf of Maine until Dec. 31 and then closing the fishery until late May. Read More
With a steady interest in learning iconic dances like the foxtrot and tango, fueled in part by "Dancing with the Stars," studio owners say their efforts to hire professional instructors are hampered without overseas help. Read More
The University of Maine study shows that the state's hospitality industry employed about 59,000 full- and part-time workers and contributed almost $7 billion to Maine's economy. Read More
Both South American nations were among a group of U.S. allies that Trump had exempted from steel and aluminum tariffs in March 2018. Read More
The decline will mean a catch that's millions of pounds smaller, but still big enough to support a robust fishery and supply hungry seafood lovers with lobster. Read More
The facilities receiving grants are in locations including Bangor, Pleasant Point, Dover-Foxcroft and Portland. Read More
Starting a new business is a huge endeavor. It can be anxiety-inducing, stressful, and plain hard work. However, if you want your business to succeed, there are a variety of everyday fears you simply must overcome. Here are some of the most common concerns of today’s active entrepreneurs… Read More
Maine Christmas tree farmers are expecting high demand this season, which could cause tree shortages in some areas. Read More
Critics say CMP underestimated the environmental harm and failed to take into account the impact on homegrown solar, wind and biomass projects in Maine. Read More
Results of a report underscores the reason for a series of major modernization projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: The equipment is aging and projects are being completed late. Read More
Bankruptcy is a process undertaken by individuals whose financial situation has dire they no longer have the means to meet their payment obligations to their debtors. Choosing to file for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision, but is usually made as a last resort. Read More
