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$3.2M hybrid engine slated for new Casco Bay ferry
Staff July 22, 2020The electric-diesel hybrid propulsion system will eliminate up to 800 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, reducing exhaust fumes, excessive engine noise and vibrations.
Staff July 22, 2020
Union in BIW strike asks Navy secretary for guidance
Staff July 21, 2020Bath Iron Works' largest labor union says the Navy is encouraging the use of subcontractors, which is one of the key areas of disagreement in the month-long strike.
Staff July 21, 2020
With federal funds and new partners, Maine MEP helps manufacturers through pandemic
Laurie Schreiber July 21, 2020A new, federally funded partnership of industry organizations is assessing manufacturers’ operation disruptions caused by COVID-19, to begin implementing tailored recovery plans.
Laurie Schreiber July 21, 2020
Covetrus promotes internally for chief HR officer after adding other senior leaders
Staff July 20, 2020Covetrus, the state's largest public company by revenues, continues to revamp its leadership team with the addition of a new chief human resources officer, chief product officer and board member.
Staff July 20, 2020
JAX proposes employee housing development near Bar Harbor campus
Laurie Schreiber July 17, 2020A shortage of year-round housing in Bar Harbor has prompted the Jackson Laboratory to propose a development of 44 units for its employees.
Laurie Schreiber July 17, 2020
Maine CDC investigates 3 new coronavirus outbreaks at Portland-area businesses
Renee Cordes Updated: July 17, 2020The agency is investigating outbreaks at American Roots and Corsetti's restaurant, both in Westbrook, and at a Goodwill warehouse in Gorham, as well as a pending outbreak at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 17, 2020-
Bath Iron Works files federal charges, claiming striking union made threats
William Hall July 13, 2020The shipyard on Friday filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board saying the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local S6 violated labor law by threatening members who returned to work.
William Hall July 13, 2020 
Pandemic gives York surfboard maker time to finalize new hybrid design
Laurie Schreiber July 13, 2020A surfboard manufacturer used the pandemic’s down time to finalize a hybrid design combining wood construction with a plastic perimeter rail. The pandemic is driving increased interest in surfing.
Laurie Schreiber July 13, 2020
Closures at paper mills in Westbrook, Jay will eliminate 134 jobs
Staff Updated: July 10, 2020Sappi will permanently shut Paper Machine No. 9 and the majority of its biomass energy complex at its Westbrook mill, resulting in 75 layoffs. In Jay, Pixelle Specialty Solutions is laying off 59 paper workers after an April explosion at its plant.
Staff Updated: July 10, 2020
BIW lays off some workers as strike nears end of third week
Staff July 9, 2020Bath Iron Works employees whose duties have been affected by a recent decline in production will be without a job, at least temporarily. The strike with BIW's largest labor union began June 22, and no end is in sight.
Staff July 9, 2020
Sea Bags stores slowly hitting their groove as brand expands
Renee Cordes Updated: July 6, 2020CEO Don Oakes talks to Mainebiz about how business is going after the maker and seller of totes, bags and accessories from recycled sail cloth opens eight new locations and embarks on a partnership with the Life is Good brand.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 6, 2020Nonprofit news: $10K donation to Good Shepherd Food Bank, MANP member survey
Staff Updated: June 30, 2020Hussey Seating is helping out Good Shepherd Food Bank in several ways; the Maine Association of Nonprofits is looking for input from others in the state's nonprofit sector.
Staff Updated: June 30, 2020
Navy awards $132M to BIW for shipyard improvements, destroyer supplying
Staff Updated: June 29, 2020As a strike with its largest union continues, Bath Iron Works received a contract modification to fund improvements to the shipyard and its function as a supplier base for the Navy's Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
Staff Updated: June 29, 2020-
BIW and striking union exchange jabs over further contract talks
William Hall June 26, 2020Bath Iron Works and the machinists union representing about 4,300 workers have traded letters over contract negotiations, but neither appears to be planning a return to the bargaining table.
William Hall June 26, 2020 
BIW delivers most of machines for Puritan swab production, optimistic about the rest
Maureen Milliken June 23, 2020Bath Iron Works has delivered 22 of 30 machines to help Puritan Medical Products more than double its production of COVID-19 testing swabs. The machinery will be installed at a new Pittsfield manufacturing plant, expected to open July 1.
Maureen Milliken June 23, 2020
Machinists union strikes at BIW after month-long contract impasse
William Hall June 22, 2020Negotiations over a new contract had broken down over disagreements about seniority privileges and the use of subcontractors. Union members rejected a final proposal this weekend by an 87% vote.
William Hall June 22, 2020
Today's Poll
Portland is home to four professional sports teams — the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox; the G-League's Maine Celtics, an affiliate of the Boston Celtics; the Maine Mariners, an ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins; and the Portland Hearts of Pine, which is in USL League One.
In October 2024, the Sports Business Journal named Portland the best U.S. city for minor league sports.
In the past year, Maine's teams have been getting some upgrades.
The Portland Sea Dogs opened a new, state-of-the-art $10 million training facility and clubhouse at Hadlock Field. The Portland Hearts of Pine launched their inaugural season in 2025, playing to consistently sold-out crowds from the very first game and reaching the semifinals in November. And now the Maine Mariners plan to build a new practice rink at the Downs in Scarborough.
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The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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