New Hampshire-based Concord Coach Lines said it is "reconsidering" its policy of allowing border patrol agents to board buses and perform immigration checks on passengers. Read More
Kevin Hancock led his family’s lumber company with a strong hand, taking charge of most meetings and directing strategy. But all that changed a decade ago. Read More
The founders of Therapy For the People have been filling dozens of requests from prospective new clients, affirming the need for a designated LGBTQ-focused therapy practice. Read More
A bright pink sign on the front door of the Family Dollar store in Corinth Friday afternoon said “We Quit! Bad Company to Work For.” Read More
Seasonal ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia will resume for the first time since 2009 by June 26 — or a few weeks earlier, if renovations to a Bar Harbor terminal take less time than expected. Read More
Business Events
BRUNSWICK — Please join the nonprofit Maine Technology Users Group for a big picture discussion of Maine’s economy, demographics and how it impacts our unique challenge for meeting the tech-skilled workforce needs of Maine businesses. Amanda Rector, Maine state economist, will present an overview of Maine’s… Read More
BUCKSPORT — The Penobscot Maritime Heritage Association (PMHA) is hosting a kick-off event to inform the public about the upcoming celebration of Maine’s 200th birthday and the introduction of the newly designated 4-Port Loop region of Maine with its rich maritime history. The event will be… Read More
CARIBOU — Pines Health Services announced that County native Dayna St. Peter, RN-BSN, FNP has joined the Caribou Health Center team as a family nurse practitioner. “Pines is exceptionally pleased to have Dayna joining our team of providers,” said Pines Chief Operating Officer Lisa Caron. “She… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Caitlin Dunston has been promoted to senior vice president, corporate counsel at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Since joining the Bank in 2018, she has distinguished herself as an invaluable member of the organization, providing consultation to senior management on legal issues and legal support… Read More
The head of Maine’s broadband agency says accessing federal dollars and convincing communities of the importance of high-speed internet could prove to be impediments to expanding the expensive infrastructure to rural areas even if more funding is approved. Read More
In the face of mounting criticism of Central Maine Power Co., an executive at the Spanish company that owns CMP said he is pleased with its financial performance and wants to focus on the future. Read More
The branch will relocate from Coastal Market Drive, where the old branch will close permanently Feb. 28, to Main Street. Read More
Elvers are often worth more than $2,000 per pound to fishermen because of how valuable they are to Asian aquaculture companies. Read More
Maine regulators downplayed the appearance of a conflict of interest, while others said the firm’s work for both sides should raise questions about what was billed as an independent report. Read More
Internet service providers are challenging Maine's new “opt-in” web privacy law, one of the strictest in the nation, in federal court in Bangor. Read More
Members of a conservation and forestry committee said that a lease between CMP and the Bureau of Parks and Lands for a mile-long parcel of state land that was signed in 2014 should be canceled. Read More
David Flanagan led the utility as its CEO from 1994 to 2000, a period that overlapped with the great power outages following the ice storm of 1998. Read More
South Portland-based Friday said funds will help expand its business and double its number of employees to 10 by the end of this year. Read More
Maine regulators typically shut down scallop fishing areas before the season is over to prevent overfishing and preserve the shellfish for future seasons. Read More
A growing aviation servicing company based at Bangor International Airport is moving ahead with two different expansions on land that either currently belongs to the city or recently did. Read More
The Walmart Supercenter in Ellsworth is appealing the city’s rejection of its request to cut its property tax bill in half. Read More
The 100-page report conducted by London Economics International highlighted other tradeoffs of the proposal. The report was sent to legislators over the weekend. Read More
But those rates should be lower in the future because of its tax-exempt status. Read More
Pier 1’s South Portland location, at The Maine Mall, is not among those planned for closure. Read More
Maine is taking entries for the elver license lottery until 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Read More
Some folks wonder why pharmacist Kevin Holland opened Belfast Drug Co. across the street from Walgreens, and only several hundred feet from Hannaford, which offers its own onsite pharmacy. Read More
Maine is getting nearly $1.7 million from NeighborWorks America to support efforts to develop and preserve affordable housing, revitalize and sustain neighborhoods, and create jobs. Read More
The settlement resolves a federal lawsuit filed by five longtime FMC Corp. employees and provides closure to an issue that has festered since the November 2017 sale of the plant. Read More
The snowmobile industry’s economic impact is felt throughout northern Maine, but it relies overwhelmingly on volunteers who donate land for trails and time grooming trails. Read More
