Economy

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard project distinguished Cheyenne as the first submarine to undergo an overhaul as part of a program that extended its total service life beyond 44 years.

The 2026 Mainebiz Book of Lists helps make sense of the business world in Maine.

Job market experts view planned layoffs by Charter Communications in Portland as an early indicator of further disruptions.

Employees affected by the layoffs will continue to receive regular pay for 90 days, after which those who don't relocate to other roles will receive severance and eligible benefits.

The latest quarterly index from the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows a dip in the fourth quarter.

Maine’s Christmas tree industry pumps an estimated $19 million into the state’s economy each year — and Gov. Janet Mills is urging residents to keep it growing by choosing a home-grown tree this holiday season.

In the past year, Mainers have adapted to higher housing costs, health care disruptions and longer waits for nearly any service.

Susan M. Collins, a member of the interest rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee, warned that the “major, transformative and intertwined” forces shaping the economic landscape could spark more volatile business cycles and inflation.

The annual "Measures of Growth" report, by the nonpartisan Maine Economic Growth Council, tracks 31 indicators of the state’s economy,

Jackson Lab built a child care center on its Bar Harbor campus and began operations in early 2024 with Down East Family YMCA as the operator.