Maine, New England scientists team up to boost region’s sea urchin fishery

Sea urchins are a hot commodity in Asian markets, and one University of Maine scientist believes they could become a valuable economic driver for the region.

Gov. Mills offers compromise to give tax break to 99% of business loan recipients

The proposal would extend full state tax relief to the first $1 million received by small businesses and nonprofits under the Paycheck Protection Program.

U.S. lobster industry braces for Chinese New Year diminished by pandemic

China is enforcing strict rules about food importation because of the coronavirus.

Bath approves second economic relief program for small businesses

Mills’ budget proposal would tax Paycheck Protection Program funds as income

The Legislature's tax and budget committees met Monday to hear testimony on a set of proposals by Gov. Janet Mills that could leave some businesses paying state taxes on loans exempt from federal taxes.

Unprecedented wave of solar development spurs land rush in Maine

Over the next few years, solar energy farms will be popping up across Maine, which has no specific rules for where such projects should be sited.

Wild Oats opens at former Brunswick Navy base

“Moving to the Landing is a huge step for us after 30 years in business,” said Becky Shepherd, owner of Wild Oats.

Brunswick aerospace company sets date for rocket launch

Facebook ads target L.L.Bean in scam sale

Using the Freeport retailer's own logo and photos, the ads tempt with discounts as low as 80%, but don't do it.

Most Maine retailers suffer slow business on first day of reopening

Some nonessential retailers in southern Maine reopened their stores Monday, but only a smattering of customers showed up to shop.