The Department of Homeland Security said Friday it will issue 15,000 additional guest worker visas for 2018, facing an outcry from business owners who say they’re being hurt by country’s labor squeeze. Read More
An ND Paper spokesperson said the investment plans do not include any layoffs at the Rumford mill, which currently has 620 employees. Read More
The time for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Adam Cote's energy business never really arrived. But it could, if he's elected governor. Read More
In March, Massachusetts said it will instead move toward an agreement with New England Clean Energy Connect, a hydropower project proposed by Central Maine Power Co. Read More
The plan could bring new people to Maine and it could also help some Mainers stay. From the lodging perspective, finding a diamond in the rough property is exciting. Those that have done business before in Maine are stronger from their experiences. These seasoned business owners can renovate and create anywhere. I truly believe there will be some great destination gems created through this program. Read More
This isn’t the first time that Amazon’s smart speaker has garnered scrutiny over potential eavesdropping. Read More
Public criticism of the China deal by fellow Republicans and Trump supporters appears to be outweighing concern about a trade war among farm-state Republicans, retailers and others. Read More
Business Events
PORTLAND — Join us for a welcome reception at the beautiful and historic U.S. Custom House as we show our appreciation for the wind and renewable energy industry in Maine. Sample food and drinks from Portland’s renowned foodie scene while networking with fellow wind… Read More
Following Verrill Dana’s participation in the Maine North Atlantic Development Office’s Nordic trade missions and recent visits and webinar with Nofima, we are pleased to welcome Nofima’s CEO, Øyvind Fylling-Jensen, to Portland. Join us for a casual, business networking reception and: Learn how your business or… Read More
PORTLAND– The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE), along with its partners, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Lewiston/Auburn Metro Chamber and the University of Maine, are pleased to announce the winner of the Top Gun Showcase. The winner of the $25,000 cash prize was Erica Schmitz… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — A Caribou restauranteur is the 2018 Aroostook Entrepreneur of the Year. Michelle Hanson of Frederick’s Southside and Mascoto’s restaurants received the award from the Aroostook Partnership at a banquet held Thursday, May 24, at Northern Maine Community College. Finishing… Read More
All four plaintiffs claimed to be loyal customers who made purchases based on L.L. Bean’s unconditional satisfaction guarantee. Read More
The designation will allow investors who put money into projects in those “opportunity zones" to avoid taxes on the capital gains returned by their investments. Read More
Thousands of small fish are making their annual voyage through the Damariscotta Mills fish ladder. Read More
Working with other people can be quite challenging, especially if you don’t know them very well. Disputes and arguments can happen on a regular basis, and they may ruin your productiveness. In order to complete a project, you will need to start getting along with your… Read More
“My absolute favorite thing is making someone feel really good about what they are wearing. I don’t care what size you are, how old you are — I want you to feel good." Read More
If the per-pound price offered to fishermen by buyers remains around $2,400 per pound, there could be another $3 million worth of elvers to catch this spring. Read More
The Northern Penobscot Activities Council announced the first of three $50,000 donations it will receive during the next three years. Read More
In March 2018, the IRS issued a press release in which they reminded taxpayers that they could be subject to criminal prosecution if they don’t pay taxes on their cryptocurrency profits. Any person that doesn’t pay taxes is subject to a fine of a quarter million… Read More
"In the coming months and years we will be looking to hire dozens of the very best engineers, technicians, manufacturing experts and program managers available in the area." Read More
Last summer, 11 people from around the Northeast accused the bottled water company of mislabeling its product and perpetrating a “colossal fraud.” Read More
The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Friday ordered Central Maine Power to provide a redacted version of a confidential file that the utility had tried to block. Read More
Retired Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr. was on hand Thursday for the official start of fabrication on the destroyer at Bath Iron Works. Read More
“We had to reduce the weight limit to not more than a one-ton truck, which basically means you can’t deliver bait or traps or other things off of there. ... At this point it needs a whole rebuild.” Read More
Representatives of a group of 3,500 Central Maine Power ratepayers have sent a letter to the utility's president detailing billing and service problems, and asking that a thorough investigation be conducted. Read More
The Maine International Trade Center's annual meeting Friday will focus on accessing Asian markets. Read More
One of the major concerns is the changing environment along the New England coast, which is having an effect on those stocks, a fisheries expert said. Read More
When it comes to planning an event of any kind, most people hope to pull off a successful one. Depending on the type of event it is, however, success can be measured in a variety of ways ranging from the amount of money that might be raised at… Read More
A Maine hunger relief organization that last year distributed nearly 30 million pounds of food has received a $50,000 grant to build a cold storage unit at its Hampden facility. Read More
For the second time in five years, a Canadian salmon aquaculture firm has admitted in a courtroom to illegally using a pesticide known to kill lobsters. Read More
The documents are part of an investigation launched March 20 by the utilities commission into CMP after customers complained about unusually high electric bills and customer service issues. Read More
