Washington County

Calvin Beal boats have long been popular with fishermen for the vessels' Downeast looks and handling. The design has also proven a safe and stable platform for patrol inspections.

Mainebiz spoke with three food businesses that have faced a range of challenges, including fire, floods, construction and new product development.

Maine's Top Gun business accelerator program has returned to Washington and Aroostook counties.

In Washington County, Eastport is drawing more visitors — and more business — than you might think.

While Maine’s midcoast and Downeast regions are often defined by the fishing and tourism industries, they are also notable for a broader range of small businesses and startups.

Orono-based University Credit Union has hired Mandy Austin as vice president of finance.

Since 2004, the organization has deployed over $1.11 billion in New Markets Tax Credits financing to over 100 businesses and developments across the country — and in the process, creating or preserving 12,662 jobs.

The federation is gathering history about the site, along with ideas, funds and volunteer support to repurpose an old farmhouse on the property.

Bill Kitchen, who died Sept. 9, was remembered as a 'convenor' who was 'action-oriented.' A bank president said of Kitchen: 'His career was business but his passion was people, everyone included.'

Maine's startup ecosytem is thriving, with dozens of young companies. Common themes? It’s about a personal interest or mission, often supported by programs like Top Gun and Dirigo Labs.