Lewiston-based Sam’s Italian Foods is sold; new owners say no changes planned

The 83-year-old business was acquired by a venture capital firm with the intention of becoming employee owned.

Advocates of consumer-owned power utility running out of time for 2022 ballot

Organizers won't say yet, but there are signs that signature-gatherers won't meet Friday's deadline for the November ballot.

‘Inevitable digital intrusion’ into Mainers’ privacy drives new push for constitutional amendment

The proposal would add privacy as a natural right in Maine and protect electronic data and communication from unreasonable seizure by the government.

Pandemic hasn’t slowed China’s demand for U.S. lobster

American exporters sent more than 13.2 million pounds of lobster to China during the first 11 months of 2021, up about 6 percent from the same period of 2020.

Bull Moose employees are retail chain’s new owners

Founder and owner Brett Wickard says that when he decided to sell the company, he didn't want the buyer to be someone who might not understand what Bull Moose is all about.

Brunswick nonprofit receives grant to support affordable housing initiatives and community facilities in Maine, New Hampshire

New England shrimp industry should not restart, experts say

A group of experts is recommending to keep New England’s shrimp fishing industry closed down because of concerns about the health of the population.

Maine unemployment rate again held steady in October

The unemployment rate in the state was 4.9% for the month and has been 4.8% or 4.9% for each of the last nine months.

Maine home sales down again in October as prices rise

Continued low inventory in Maine's housing market led to a nearly 11% decline in single-family home sales across the state.

Market Basket developer undeterred by competition in the southern Midcoast

A Market Basket grocery store may be coming to the Topsham Fair Mall, which is already home to a Hannaford and a Target that sells groceries.