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Building material company finishes its own $150M build-out in Aroostook County
Updated: May 5, 2022The conversion of the LP Houlton mill included adding a 90,000-square-foot facility to produce siding, and was driven by market growth in the home construction, repair and remodeling markets.
Updated: May 5, 2022
Brunswick rocket-maker bluShift changes strategy to find Maine launch site
Updated: May 4, 2022After talks with one Downeast town fell through, the company has issued a request-for-information to identify communities and development groups with other potential lift-off sites.
Updated: May 4, 2022
Navy's landlord in Kittery rebuked by US Senate over military housing conditions
Updated: May 3, 2022A scathing U.S. Senate report last week criticized a Philadelphia-based company for its management of military housing in Georgia and Texas. The same landlord operates housing for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees and their families in Kittery.
Updated: May 3, 2022
2 workers sue Gorham tech manufacturer, claiming it broke defense secrecy laws, then retaliated
Updated: April 27, 2022A husband and wife were fired by Microwave Techniques LLC for calling attention to illegal testing of Defense Department equipment, their lawsuit claims.
Updated: April 27, 2022
On the Record: Hüga Heat founders seek a warm, comfortable seat at the table
Updated: April 18, 2022Southport-based entrepreneurs Jocelyn Olsen and Colin Greig have big plans for Hüga Heat, a maker of battery-powered heated seat cushions for outdoor use.
Updated: April 18, 2022
In wake of BIW president's exit, watchdog criticizes Navy oversight of shipyards
April 13, 2022The federal Government Accountability Office on Tuesday issued a report criticizing the Navy's oversight of private shipbuilders including Bath Iron Works. The report comes just days after the president of the yard abruptly resigned.
April 13, 2022
How a Winter Harbor man found success in barbecue spices with Maine ingredients
April 13, 2022Barbecue spice maker John Fuhrman grew his business from 500 bottles in 2018 to a projected 40,000 bottles for 2022. Signing Renys was major: "Got ’em, tried ’em, loved ’em," the buyer told Fuhrman.
April 13, 2022
Coffee By Design worker takes top prize in national ‘tasters’ championship
April 12, 2022The goal is to discern taste, smell, concentrate and recall. Julien Langevin came to work early every day for two months to practice and test himself.
April 12, 2022
ImmuCell continues upward sales trajectory with record Q1 results
April 12, 2022The company has been investing in the gradual expansion of its manufacturing capacity for cattle health products, and the investments are starting to pay off, according to President and CEO Michael Brigham.
April 12, 2022
Maine Outdoor Brands launches advisory board to bolster workforce
Updated: April 12, 2022A new 10-member workforce advisory board aims to bolster industry efforts to attract, retain and build an inclusive workforce.
Updated: April 12, 2022
Maine is poised for 'new space' investment, says industry leader
April 11, 2022Creation of the proposed Maine Space Complex could cost from $50 million to $250 million over five years, but would create more than 5,000 high-paying jobs by 2042, according to a nonprofit backing the idea.
April 11, 2022
BIW president quits without warning or why, after Navy names new supervisor
April 8, 2022Dirk Lesko, who had led Bath Iron Works as president since 2016, has resigned — but the company gave no explanation in an announcement to employees on Thursday.
April 8, 2022
Downeast pitch-off prize goes to a spicy business in Winter Harbor
April 7, 2022"Mutha" made a special blend of barbecue dry-rub spices. “All of a sudden, it hit me like a runaway lobstah trap,” the founder of Bub 'n Mutha's says. “We can’t keep this discovery a secret.”
April 7, 2022
Former Millinocket mill site takes a new name, steps up efforts to recruit tenants
April 6, 2022Developing a new name and brand logo was a months-long, collaborative effort. A new website was launched to market the site to potential tenants.
April 6, 2022
Jay paper mill's owner may soon have a new owner itself
April 6, 2022Pixelle Specialty Solutions purchased the mill two years ago. After a tumultuous tenure, the company is selling to a global investment firm for an undisclosed price.
April 6, 2022
Manufacturers Association executive director to retire
April 6, 2022Lisa Martin, executive director of the nonprofit since 1999, will retire to spend time with her family and gardens.
April 6, 2022
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