maine businesses

Published
June 7, 2021

Federal plan to save whales could mean big changes for lobster industry

An aggressive risk-reduction target for the endangered North Atlantic right whale has industry leaders worried about the future of lobstering.
Published
June 3, 2021

Tara Hill to lead Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland
Published
June 2, 2021

Portland software firm wins $50,000 prize in annual pitch contest

Industrial software developer HighByte took the top prize in Gorham Savings Bank's LaunchPad competition.
Published
June 2, 2021

New Hampshire developer buys majority stake in 2 Portland hotels

XSS Hotels acquired a controlling interest in the Portland Harbor Hotel and The Inn at Diamond Cove.
Published
June 2, 2021

CMP’s top executive announces plans to retire

Doug Herling, the utility's president and CEO, joined Central Maine Power in 1985 as an equipment operator at Wyman Station in Yarmouth.

Published
May 30, 2021

Another labor crisis hits Maine: Parents can’t find child care

More than 170 day care operators in Maine have closed shop in the past year, and those that remain can't find enough workers. Government aid is on the way, but the industry may need restructuring.
Published
May 27, 2021

Memorial Day weekend promises return of heavy traffic to Maine roads

Travel analysts predict a huge rebound from a year ago, when strict quarantine rules and closed hotels, restaurants and campgrounds kept many would-be travelers at home.
Published
May 27, 2021

Initial state jobless claims hit pandemic low in Maine

Just over 1,000 initial claims for state unemployment aid were filed last week, the lowest number since businesses closed and Maine went into lockdown last year.
Published
May 27, 2021

Kate McCarthy tapped to lead Portland’s Birth Roots Center for Community Parenting
Published
May 24, 2021

Businesses celebrate unmasking, but some customers hesitate

Maine's indoor mask mandate and other pandemic restrictions expired Monday, as the state aligned with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.