Waterville company, named 3rd fastest growing in state, expects to add 150 jobs

A Waterville manufacturer that was named Maine's third fastest-growing company by Inc. magazine said it plans to add 60 jobs by the end of the year and another 90 next year. F3 MFG, a maker of truck...

Bill with $162M for Kittery shipyard heads to Trump's desk

Federal legislation that would provide over $162 million for improvements at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery has received U.S. Senate approval and is expected to be signed into law by President...

Three Maine boatbuilders team up on high-end sloop

A new yacht under construction on the Maine coast will combine the skills of three different boatbuilding operations. Brooklin Boat Yard, Hinckley Co. and Front Street Shipyard are producing the...

Trump tariffs hurting Maine seating manufacturer, too

As concern grows about how a potential U.S.-China trade war may continue to adversely impact Maine lobster exports, the state’s congressional delegation fears additional tariffs proposed by the...

Maine Military Authority — its future uncertain — lays off 54 workers

After completing its work to fulfill a contract with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the Maine Military Authority has laid off 54 employees. The state-operated military authority is...

Commerce Dept. official to speak at Maine manufacturers' annual meeting

A national leader with expertise in helping manufacturers improve their global competitiveness will be the keynote speaker at the Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership's annual National...

Portsmouth shipyard scrambling to find 700 skilled workers

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery has plans to hire 700 employees next year to meet a booming workload.

Bangor 3D shoe printer inks deal with maker of eco-friendly sandals

Cobbler Technologies, a Bangor-based startup specializing in 3D printing for the footwear industry, will print eco-friendly sandals for Soak USA — a startup that has a production facility in...