Since May, a state appropriation of over $1 million to Maine's Nutrition Incentive Fund has had led to a similar amount of food sales and flowed into the hands of Maine farmers and food producers.

A benchmark report says Maine’s gross domestic product and research and development spending are on the rise. But wages fell slightly in 2023. And although Maine’s labor force grew by a modest ...

Fiber Materials Inc., a 400-employee Biddeford manufacturer of heat-resistant components for the aerospace industry, may be sold off for $165 million under a new plan by the parent company to ...

Portland startup Marin Skincare, known for its Lobster Lotion, is adding a new product to its lineup in time for the holiday season. As a nod to a classic winter treat, Marin Skincare has ...

At least a dozen Portland-area restaurants have closed within a 12-week period this year. Now the Maine Real Estate & Development Association plans to host a panel that looks at the shakeout ...

Andwell Health Partners, a Lewiston health care provider formerly known as Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice, has hired Christian Bartholomew as chief human resource officer. In this new ...

Saco-based PM Construction said it has two new projects underway. It will manage new construction of the Adams Point multifamily project, consisting of a five-story, 39-unit building that will ...

Thanks to technology, we have many more choices in how we communicate with others today than we did 30 years ago. But sometimes more choices makes things more confusing. From emails to texts to in ...

More homes sold during October in Maine compared to the same month a year ago, but the year-over-year jump wasn't as big as September's. Year-over-year home sales were up 3.21%, with 1,481 ...

If like me you almost forgot Thanksgiving is next week, and are now wondering where to find a last-minute Thanksgiving meal, don't worry. Your friend, the Friday Food Insider, has your back this ...

Coffee By Design, the Portland-based coffee wholesaler and retailer, will give $15,000 in grants to five Maine art projects from its Rebel Blend Fund. The company recently announced this year's ...

The phone rings and the caller says, “Hi, Grandma. I’m in trouble and I really need some money.” “Tommy, is that you?” the concerned grandparent replies. When she asks him for the ...