May retail sales fell 1.3% as Americans spend less on goods

Retail sales fell in May, dragged down by a decline in auto sales and a shift by Americans to spend more on vacations and other services instead of goods.

Bull Moose rehires laid-off workers and issues apology

The Maine-based chain said it "did not act anywhere near how we want to be as a company."

No more bags!: July 1 marks the start of Maine’s ban on single-use bags, polystyrene

Enforcement of the law was delayed due to the pandemic.

Businesses celebrate unmasking, but some customers hesitate

Maine's indoor mask mandate and other pandemic restrictions expired Monday, as the state aligned with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Outdoor retailer REI to open first Maine store in Westbrook

The Seattle-area company, which competes with Maine-based L.L. Bean and others, plans to open at Rock Row in the fall.

Shaw’s delivery drivers strike in Maine over lapse in contract talks

The union representing truck drivers and mechanics at Shaw's supermarkets in Maine says the company has ceased negotiations. The company says it will return to the bargaining table this week.

Hannaford says it no longer sends any waste food to landfills

The supermarket chain said it has eliminated food waste at all 183 of its stores, which added up to 65 million pounds diverted from landfills last year.

Guitar sales soar as COVID-19 keeps Mainers playing at home

Shoppers are picking up guitars, keyboards and other instruments to learn to play as the pandemic stretches on.

Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport

The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.

Dollar General open and hiring