Maine businesses boycott vodka brands, including some non-Russian ones

Gov. Janet Mills on Monday called for the State Liquor and Lottery Commission to delist all (two) Russian-made brands of spirits in Maine.

Higher prices boost 2021 Maine lobster landings to record $725 million

Despite its record-breaking value, the haul was one of the smallest in the past decade. It was a huge jump in price that pushed the value over the top.

Lewiston-based Sam’s Italian Foods is sold; new owners say no changes planned

The 83-year-old business was acquired by a venture capital firm with the intention of becoming employee owned.

Advocates of consumer-owned power utility running out of time for 2022 ballot

Organizers won't say yet, but there are signs that signature-gatherers won't meet Friday's deadline for the November ballot.

‘Inevitable digital intrusion’ into Mainers’ privacy drives new push for constitutional amendment

The proposal would add privacy as a natural right in Maine and protect electronic data and communication from unreasonable seizure by the government.

Pandemic hasn’t slowed China’s demand for U.S. lobster

American exporters sent more than 13.2 million pounds of lobster to China during the first 11 months of 2021, up about 6 percent from the same period of 2020.

L.L. Bean donation caps Mercy Hospital fundraising campaign

The Portland hospital said a gift of $500,000 from the Freeport-based retailer helped it reach its $20 million goal.

Bull Moose employees are retail chain’s new owners

Founder and owner Brett Wickard says that when he decided to sell the company, he didn't want the buyer to be someone who might not understand what Bull Moose is all about.

Maine car wash business with Brunswick location sold to Connecticut holding company

The previous owner of Fast Eddie’s Express Car Wash said that the buyers have plans to grow the business.

Brunswick nonprofit receives grant to support affordable housing initiatives and community facilities in Maine, New Hampshire