Maine credit unions report growth

Credit unions are flourishing partly because they offer many fee-free products and services, says a Maine Credit Union League official.

Man drowns in Kennebec River in Bath

A Bath Iron Works patrol boat crew tried to resuscitate him, but failed.

Stove customers feeling burned

They say they paid thousands and got nothing from Maine-ly Stoves in Saco, which also owes creditors

Navy contracts mean revenue stability for Bath

Moody’s predicts “several more years of employment stability and economic benefits for the Bath region.”

Saco police raid Mainely Stoves, seize records

The raid follows a string of complaints by customers who said the company failed to deliver merchandise that was paid for.

Megaberth too shallow for big ships?

On Tuesday, a cruise ship left the pier early to avoid low tide, and a city official says more dredging is needed.

Polluted Portland waterfront property for sale

PORTLAND — Two parcels of waterfront property along the Fore River in Portland just hit the real estate market.

The asking price? There isn’t one.

Wright Express launchesconstruction fuel index

The South Portland-based company says the index will be able to detect emerging trends in the construction industry and the national economy.

An eye to history: BIW has faced fluctuations, downturns in the past

Over the years, the shipyard survived post-war slumps and thrived in a Cold War boom.

An eye to diversify: Shipyard open to possibilities

Bath Iron Works pursues other viable markets – wind energy, foreign contracts – to lessen its reliance on the U.S. Navy’s needs.