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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is now off the EPA's Superfund priority list
February 20, 2024The Kittery shipyard has been removed from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s national priorities list of contaminated Superfund sites, after 30 years of hazardous waste cleanup.
February 20, 2024
On the Record: Diggables brand of buckwheat puffs aims to stand out in crowded snack market
Updated: February 19, 2024Mainebiz talks with Toby Ahrens, an entrepreneur whose market is expanding like — well, like a buckwheat puff.
Updated: February 19, 2024
BIW's next VP of supply chain and quality brings over three decades of experience
Updated: February 13, 2024Bath Iron Works has appointed Eric Masna as vice president of supply chain and quality.
Updated: February 13, 2024
Rock City Coffee plans to move roasting operations from Rockland to Rockport
Updated: February 12, 2024Moving the roastery from Rockland will be bittersweet, but the Rockport location will allow operations to be laid out more rationally, with room for growth. The Rock City Cafe's Rockland location will stay where it is.
Updated: February 12, 2024
For first time since 2011, Portland area's industrial vacancy rate falls below 1%
Updated: February 5, 2024Out of 19 million square feet in Greater Portland industrial space, only 125,000 square feet is vacant.
Updated: February 5, 2024
EPA to inspect cleanup at Saco Superfund site
February 2, 2024From 1959 until 1981, Saco Tannery Corp. disposed of 23 million gallons of toxic waste. Remediation since the 1983 Superfund listing is followed by five-year reviews.
February 2, 2024
Commercial development in Ellsworth is booming
Updated: February 5, 2024Ellsworth saw a substantial uptick in 2023, with investment of $85.5 million into 570,000 square feet of projects that spanned new builds, expansions, improvements and renovations.
Updated: February 5, 2024
FAME approves financing for TimberHP, American Unagi
Updated: January 29, 2024Both companies have launched first-in-the-U.S. products, and are now looking to scale up.
Updated: January 29, 2024
4 Maine companies recognized by governor for business excellence
Updated: January 26, 2024Two Maine manufacturers and two contractors have been recognized with the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Business Excellence in four categories.
Updated: January 26, 2024
Q&A: Westbrook skin care company scales up use of Maine seaweed as key ingredient
Updated: January 18, 2024A Wall Street banker struggling to find skin care products without toxic chemicals created her own formula. Products are in stores such as Whole Foods and Sea Bags, with sales in the six figures.
Updated: January 18, 2024
Former paper mill in Jay sold, now heads to auction and potential property development
January 12, 2024The Androscoggin Mill closed last year after a tumultuous recent history that included a devastating explosion and a series of layoffs.
January 12, 2024
12 business owners chosen for ‘visionary leadership’ development program
Updated: January 11, 2024Seaweed and waffles. Startups and longtime businesses. Participants are a diverse group but have a similar aim: to develop their skills and grow their companies.
Updated: January 11, 2024
Tote touchdown: Portland-based Sea Bags scores NFL licensing deal
Updated: January 8, 2024The agreement covers the next 27 months, “long enough to capture this year’s playoffs and the next two full seasons,” Sea Bags CEO Don Oakes told Mainebiz.
Updated: January 8, 2024Nearly 1,000 products sold in Maine contain dangerous 'forever' chemicals
January 5, 2024A public health nonprofit has analyzed data recently submitted to the state to identify PFAS-containing products from 41 companies. Information on other products is expected to be submitted in the year ahead.
January 5, 2024
2024 Forecast: Higher interest rates slow new boat orders slightly
Updated: January 8, 2024In 2022, Hinckley Yachts saw record orders, retrofits and new builds, the launch of its first luxury hybrid model — but also a squeezed labor market.
Updated: January 8, 2024
2024 Forecast: Awareness is building of Maine’s potential in the space industry
Updated: January 8, 2024Maine's space-related supply chain is small relative to other states, but expanding. Companies interested in establishing a presence in Maine include California tech giant Teledyne Technologies.
Updated: January 8, 2024
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