Washington County

Over the past couple of years, Eastport has seen targeted growth in the cruise ship market.

The system will supply 36% of the company's electricity needs at the plant, and is expected to deliver an estimated $218,000 in savings over the lifetime of the installation.

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care operations and professional services firms in Maine.

Tara Perruzzi brings more than 30 years of retail and commercial banking experience to her new role. 

Woodland Pulp and St. Croix Chipping, both in Baileyville, cited "a very challenging global pulp market from a pricing point of view."

After years of vacancy and decline, the town officially took ownership of the property in March. The town hopes to transform the building into a functional space that will benefit both residents and visitors.

The 4.2-megawatt turbines are spread across the town of Columbia and unorganized territories in Washington County.

The Eastport stop was part of the ship’s maiden voyage from New York City to Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was Virgin Voyages’ first visit to Maine.

Machias Savings Bank has hired Nick Ireland as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Gulf of Maine Inc., a marine specimen supplier in the Washington County town of Pembroke, is expanding into international distribution and B2B services.