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With one of the largest soft-shell clam gardens in the world, the tribe is confronting invasive crabs and human-caused ecological damage.

President Donald Trump imposed the fee on foreign workers hired to fill professional positions, claiming the program was being abused. Business and immigrant advocates say that's not true and that the fees will hurt small businesses.

More fairs are accepting digital payments, but processing fees and shoddy internet access make some vendors hesitant to change cash-only policies that have served them well for decades.

Anthem accused Northern Light of walking away from mediation, but the hospital system disputes the claim and says the insurer is misrepresenting the negotiations.

The union that includes students across the state's university system is demonstrating over what they call a too-long negotiation process as they seek higher wages and better health care.

State officials hope the center and an accompanying lab space will help turn Maine into a leader in the lucrative and expanding field of life sciences.

The median home price in Maine is about $15,000 below record highs set in May and June, but still remains above the median cost at this point last year.

Let’s be honest: With the state of our politics, how stretched out every business owner is, the uncertainty of costs and other irritations, fears and issues that demand our attention bandwidth, it can be easier than ever to lose our temper on inconveniences or become apathetic. I get it. I am juggling launching a brand-new […]

Despite a decline in reading for pleasure, two former Barnes & Noble coworkers have found a niche with Novella.

The findings arrived as city property owners are receiving their new tax bills after a property revaluation that drastically changed costs for many homeowners.

While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy's hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren't yet known, here's what we know so far.

The neighborhood bar is located at 133 Spring St.

The Portuguese seafood eatery is a sister operation to Twelve and Evo.

Swedish company Mölnlycke Health Care is expanding its Brunswick Landing facility by nearly 80,000 square feet.

The proposal, on land also being considered for housing, is 'in its earliest stages,' town officials said. Artificial intelligence has spurred the development of similar centers across the country.

Brookfield Renewable Energy and The Nature Conservancy agreed to a deal Sept. 15 that's expected to eventually remove the dams.

Meanwhile, officials said talks are underway about repurposing the company's former factory in Norridgewock.

As the state charts increasingly warm and longer summers, businesses across all industries are planning for more weather extremes.

While certain to face legal challenges, the move could impact hundreds of skilled workers in the state.

Border crossings were down nearly 30% in August compared to last year. In spots like Calais and Houlton, the difference is palpable.