Boston Fed chief: Uneven development hampering Maine’s economic growth

BANGOR, Maine — Economic growth in Greater Portland has been strong in recent years, but the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said …

Feds award $1 million for Maine ferry service upgrades

ROCKLAND, Maine — The islands served by the Maine State Ferry Service will see improvements to their marine transportation system, thanks to a $1 million …

Bill to restrict signs on Maine highways goes to LePage after final Senate approval

AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill that would relocate or remove dozens of signs advertising schools, beaches, ski slopes and other attractions from Maine’s interstate highways …

Portland developer adds beer to golden shovels for groundbreaking at site that will host circus arts school

PORTLAND, Maine — Chris Thompson brought more than golden shovels to the party. He also brought the beer. The shovels were for the ceremonial groundbreaking …

Restaurants not technically allowed under downtown Bangor code; city looks to correct

BANGOR, Maine — This may come as a surprise to thousands of people who dine in Bangor every year, but restaurants technically aren’t permitted downtown. …

Herbalife hit with investor lawsuit over ‘pyramid’ claims

Herbalife Ltd was hit with a shareholder class action lawsuit Monday accusing the multilevel-marketing company of failing to disclose to investors that its operations were …

Maine securities watchdog probes Portland-based undersea treasure hunter

PORTLAND, Maine — An embattled Portland-based treasure hunter facing legal action from investors, a supplier and the British government is now under scrutiny from state …