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Manufacturing

  • Origins Labs to add 25 jobs with new Wilton plant

    Maureen Milliken December 21, 2018

    Origins USA and Origins Labs is expanding, adding a new site for its nutritional supplements arm, and 25 or more jobs in the coming year, owner and President Pete Roberts said.

    Maureen Milliken December 21, 2018
  • Six Maine paving plants part of $555M sale to global firm

    Staff December 18, 2018

    A Connecticut-based company that owns six hot-mix asphalt facilities in Maine sold its asphalt plants and paving division for $555 million to Eurovia SAS, a subsidiary of the Vinci Group in France, one of the world's largest infrastructure and urban

    Staff December 18, 2018
  • New York firm to acquire Bangor supplier of industrial equipment

    Staff December 14, 2018

    Horizon Solutions LLC, of Rochester, N.Y., has signed an agreement to buy N.H. Bragg, an industrial and safety equipment supplier headquartered in Bangor.

    Staff December 14, 2018
  • Massachusetts toolmaker plans expansion in Gorham

    December 12, 2018

    Harvey Performance Co., a precision toolmaker headquartered in Rowley, Mass., plans to build a new plant at a former racetrack on Narragansett Street in Gorham.

    December 12, 2018
  • BIW launches final Zumwalt-class destroyer

    Staff December 11, 2018

    Bath Iron Works on Dec. 9 floated the U.S. Navy's third and final Zumwalt-class destroyer, to be christened Lyndon B. Johnson, in preparation for the next phase of construction.

    Staff December 11, 2018
  • Maine MEP promotes Robinson to president

    Staff December 11, 2018

    Larry Robinson, leader of Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership's field staff, will become the organization's president on Jan. 1.

    Staff December 11, 2018
  • New sailmaker sets up shop in Boothbay

    Staff December 6, 2018

    The Boothbay region, a mecca of boatbuilding, now has a new sailmaking business.

    Staff December 6, 2018
  • Ceramic filter maker Cerahelix opening manufacturing site in Bangor

    Staff December 3, 2018

    Cerahelix, an Orono-based innovator of ceramic filters for a wide range of industries including mining, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals, is revving up for its next phase with the opening of a manufacturing site in Bangor.

    Staff December 3, 2018
  • East Boothbay boatbuilder builds toys for Toys for Tots

    Staff December 3, 2018

    Hodgdon Yachts of East Boothbay has constructed nearly 150 toys to donate to Toys for Tots.

    Staff December 3, 2018
  • Leveraging niche market, Hodgdon splashes two tenders for European megayacht

    Laurie Schreiber November 28, 2018

    The launch of two new tenders for a superyacht under construction in Germany signals a thriving niche market — although one facing increasing competition — for the Damariscotta superyacht tender division of Hodgdon Yachts.

    Laurie Schreiber November 28, 2018
  • Group eyes global ‘nanosatellite’ market as opportunity for Maine

    Staff November 26, 2018

    The Maine Space Grant Consortium is looking at the growing global nanosatellite market as an opportunity for Maine interests.

    Staff November 26, 2018
  • SMCC opens welding lab to train BIW prospects

    Staff November 20, 2018

    Southern Maine Community College said Monday that it has opened a new welding lab with state-of-the-art equipment to train prospective employees for Bath Iron Works, which is owned by General Dynamics (NYSE:GD).

    Staff November 20, 2018
  • Deals, deals, deals: Maine companies are hot property

    Peter Van Allen November 12, 2018

    The recent acquisition of Waterboro-based Howe & Howe Technologies, maker of sophisticated off-road and robotic vehicles for the Army, is just the latest in what is shaping up as a very busy year of deals in Maine.

    Peter Van Allen November 12, 2018
  • Front Street Shipyard's Building 6 now 'open for business'

    Staff November 9, 2018

    A 22,500-square-foot facility that enhances Front Street Shipyard's ability to work on large vessels at its Belfast yard is now open for business.

    Staff November 9, 2018
  • Wreaths Across America will bring Maine balsam to Normandy, France

    Staff November 9, 2018

    Continuing a Maine businessman's tradition that began 26 years ago, Columbia Falls-based nonprofit Wreaths Across America will soon place 9,400 locally made balsam wreaths at the graves of military veterans in the Normandy region of France.

    Staff November 9, 2018
  • FAME to honor Front Street Shipyard, three others at Showcase Maine Awards

    Staff November 5, 2018

    The Finance Authority of Maine next week will honor a Belfast shipyard and marina, a nonprofit educational group and two Maine-based banks at the state agency's 35th annual meeting and celebration of its business partnerships.

    Staff November 5, 2018

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Today's Poll

Did you spend more or less on holiday shopping this year?
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Poll Description

Total spending on holiday shopping was predicted to surpass $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. 

The trade association predicted retail sales in November and December would grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024, which translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023, totaling $976.1 billion.

But holiday shopping can be tricky, with some products seeing price increases, and the overall cost being driven up by gift wrapping, packaging and shipping.