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Maine AG sues chemical giant Monsanto for allegedly polluting state's waters with PCBs
Alexis Wells April 15, 2024Attorney General Aaron Frey has filed a lawsuit against the company and its successors, claiming Monsanto illegally contaminated Maine wetlands, streams and rivers with the toxic chemicals.
Alexis Wells April 15, 2024
Planning advances for redevelopment of former paper mill in Jay
Laurie Schreiber April 11, 2024Development of the former mill, which had an industrial explosion in 2020 and closed last year, will focus on businesses looking to be near forest resources. About 1 million square feet of industrial space will be available.
Laurie Schreiber April 11, 2024
Lewiston-based Geiger makes 2nd acquisition this year
Renee Cordes Updated: April 9, 2024The promotional products distributor announced the acquisition of California-based 02 Marketing +Design for an undisclosed amount.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 9, 2024
Navy-tech tie-up: Bridgton contractor Howell Labs acquires ODAT Machine in Gorham
William Hall Updated: April 8, 2024The addition of the machine shop will help Howell Laboratories expand its footprint in Navy shipbuilding, the company says. With the purchase, it now employs 70 people.
William Hall Updated: April 8, 2024
At Brunswick Landing, manufacturer STARC plans to build new plant
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 4, 2024A new 85,000-square-foot facility will combine manufacturing, administration and inventory, which is now split up between several leases.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 4, 2024
Maine companies with global reach honored by MITC
Renee Cordes Updated: April 4, 2024Tempshield, a Trenton-based maker of cryogenic gloves and other protective gear, is among the winners of the Maine International Trade Center's 2024 International Trade and Investment Awards.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 4, 2024
BIW wins $22.7M contract to continue planning services for Zumwalt destroyers
William Hall March 26, 2024If options in the contract are fully executed and funded, the agreement could be worth $343.7 million and run through 2029, Bath Iron Works said.
William Hall March 26, 2024
LLBean posts sales dip for 2023 amid retail headwinds, trims employee bonuses
Renee Cordes Updated: March 18, 2024After sales fell last year, the Freeport-based company has cut its performance bonus from 13.5% of annual pay to 9%.
Renee Cordes Updated: March 18, 2024
'Very rare': Robbins Lumber looks to sell 100-acre Hancock mill for $2.5M
Laurie Schreiber March 15, 2024The listing went live this week and has already garnered inquiries from owner-users and investors. Robbins Lumber acquired the plant last year from Pleasant River Lumber Co.
Laurie Schreiber March 15, 2024
Business Leaders: Bill Seretta leads Fork Food Lab’s expansion, driving Maine’s food sector
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 18, 2024Under the direction of this 2024 Business Leader of the Year, the food business incubator and shared manufacturing and processing facility, moved to a large facility and is on track to enroll 100 members by June.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 18, 2024
Business Leaders: Tanbark, led by Melissa LaCasse, produces sustainable packaging
Alexis Wells Updated: March 18, 2024A 2024 Business Leader of the Year, Melissa LaCasse, secured $3.2 million in pre-seed funding and used her skills in distribution, business development and strategic planning to position Tanbark for success.
Alexis Wells Updated: March 18, 2024
Business Leaders: Grandy Organics owner Aaron Anker has big plans for the specialty food brand
Renee Cordes Updated: March 18, 2024Anker, one of the 2024 Business Leaders of the Year, is overseeing a $2 million expansion at the company’s solar-powered facility in Hiram. The maker of small-batch granola, trail mixes, roasted nuts and cereals has nationwide aspirations.
Renee Cordes Updated: March 18, 2024
Business Leaders: At TimberHP, Joshua Henry, Matthew O'Malia drive change in a legacy industry
William Hall Updated: March 18, 2024The 2024 Business Leaders of the Year include the two founders of TimberHP, which is bringing a new form of building insulation to the United States and in the process, creating jobs and a healthier planet.
William Hall Updated: March 18, 2024
A Look Back: Maine’s business mix in 1994 ranged from defense industry to ‘funky secondhand shops’
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 18, 2024For its 30th anniversary, Mainebiz looks back at the business climate in 1994, including some businesses that have grown since then.
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 18, 2024From the Editor: Quotes from the 2024 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 18, 2024Some of the best quotes from the 2024 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year.
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 18, 2024
The Good Crust, Tiller & Rye and Belle Cove among businesses honored by SBA
Renee Cordes March 12, 2024"With these awards we hope to demonstrate the impact entrepreneurs have on their hometowns and our state," said Diane Sturgeon, Maine district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Renee Cordes March 12, 2024
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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