U.S. Chamber comes out against new tariffs, details impact on Maine

A new analysis by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows that roughly $130 million of Maine exports are threatened by new tariffs already imposed or threatened by China, the European Union, Mexico and...

Fine woodworker swings a sledgehammer to carve out larger space in Biddeford

BIDDEFORD — The purchase of 366 Main St. in Biddeford will more than double the space available to the fine furniture and architectural carving company Oak & Laurel, as well as make the company...

New owner of Rumford paper mill will retain workers, eyes investment

ND Paper LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper Ltd., completed on Friday its acquisition of Catalyst Paper Corp.'s mills in Rumford and Biron, Wisc.

BIW, Kittery shipyards to benefit from defense funding bill

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved on Thursday a 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill that includes critical funding for Bath Iron Works and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.

Maine businesses ‘feeling the pain’ of new tariffs

From lobstermen to manufacturers and contracts that use steel, Maine businesses are feeling the impact of tariffs on U.S. trade.

Sappi North America: Maine mills are key to sustainable business strategy

Sappi North America's paper mills in Westbrook and Skowhegan are integral contributors to the company's industry-leading sustainability performance, which received a “gold recognition...

Boatbuilder plans expansion in East Boothbay

Washburn & Doughty Associates of East Boothbay announced the planned purchase of two adjacent buildings from Hodgdon Yachts.

Pop-up 'Play Kiosk' deployed in Congress Square Park

Entrepreneurs Ben Davis and Emily Davis, sibling owners of the Portland Container Co. in South Portland, have deployed a “Play Kiosk” in Portland's Congress Square Park.