Winslow

The new 1,878-square-foot drive-thru and coffeehouse in Winslow is expected to employ more than 20 people.

While many businesses start out in a garage, basement or spare room, at some point they need dedicated space. In our special Startup Hub issue, Mainebiz talks to entrepreneurs about how they've come up with new digs.

Sheridan Corp. has been named GC for the $1.3 million build-out of the new Winslow manufacturing site for Maine Crisp Co., a maker of gluten-free snacks. Plus, more updates from Maine's construction industry.

Alcom LLC said it has acquired Wisconsin manufacturer Triton, which specializes in personal watercraft trailers.

From online mapping for snowmobilers to a snail-mail innovation for older adults, central Maine is producing a broad bounty of new business ideas. An experienced entrepreneur with roots in the region advises, "Just start."

The random drawing awarded the lucky winner $1 for each Mainer who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 4. Other states are offering even bigger cash payouts for getting vaccinated.

Plans are in the works for a "seven-figure" investment in the next few years, plus workforce and marketing expansion. The owners are former strategy consultants. The company was founded in 1856 and serves multiple industries.

Four dams owned by global energy company Brookfield Renewable Partners violate federal law and threaten the survival of Atlantic salmon, the conservation groups say in a legal filing.

A free, virtual reception will recognize seven remarkable Mainers who have helped shape the state's economic vitality over the past year. The event includes a real-time networking session.

The move comes a week after Brookfield Renewables, which owns the dams in Waterville-Winslow, Fairfield and Skowhegan, filed a suit seeking to halt the potential removal of dams.