February 5, 2018 EditionEdition

Charlie and Malcolm Poole lease space to 25 tenants and 15 boats that tie up on a pier on Union Wharf in Portland's prized working waterfront. But as they seek new tenants and income sources, the brothers are building a three-story office built at the adjacent Widgery Wharf and planning two more buildings of commercial and retail space on Commercial Street.

In 2016, Tollef Olson co-founded Ocean's Balance, which a year ago started producing a Kelp Puree made from wild seaweed harvested by Olson. Buyers include grocery stores, institutions and restaurants. He plans to expand and is looking for a new commercial facility where he can develop other products.

This issue is focused on greater Portland and contains a good deal of information about the booming...

Coworking started as an attractive working environment for the self-employed, remote workers and startups. But newer co-working spaces in the Greater Portland region are expanding their focus to include amenities such as concierge service, showers and free coffee and beer.

The state legislative session has just a little more than two months to go — it concludes...

We're reading every day about harassment in the workplace and #metoo. You may be wondering how to...

New hiresMaine State Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, hired Eric Noyes as...

Employees vary widely in their potential. Here's how to tailor your mentoring to give them opportunities to develop their unique strengths

Mark Murrell founded GetMaineLobster.com in 2009, but plans to expand well beyond crustaceans to grass-fed beef and...