The state’s housing market was back up last month after months of relative decline in sales volume and price growth.
Maine business
Federal watchdog flags issues with high-tech Zumwalt destroyers built at BIW
The Government Accountability Office again finds flaws with the over-budget program, but analysts say the blame falls on the Pentagon.
Maine timber industry opposes bill to ban some aerial spraying of herbicides
Opponents say the measure is too broad and would remove a valuable tool used by forestry companies.
ImmuCell reports big revenue boost in first quarter
The Portland-based biotech firm increased revenue by 53 percent and returned to profitability after suffering a net loss in 2018.
Gelato Fiasco selling its Brunswick production facility
The company has shifted production of its frozen pints to Michigan and says it no longer needs the 11,740-square-foot building, which has been listed for $1.35 million.
Finding consensus on whale protections a tough call in Maine
Halving the number of vertical lines in a state where everyone fishes for lobster in his or her own way presents significant challenges for regulators.
Organic dairy barn opening at Wolfe’s Neck looks to next generation
The $1 million facility in Freeport opened Thursday with the goal of helping to teach new and transitioning organic dairy farmers.
Real estate trends point to a cooling economy, experts say
Experts at a Maine Real Estate and Development Association conference say the economic cycle that brought years of real estate market growth appears to be winding down.
Advertising firm banks on Maine ties
Garrand Moehlenkamp transitions to new leadership while trying to increase its presence in the food and beverage industry.
Portland scales back infrastructure upgrades because of soaring construction costs
Other cities and the Maine Turnpike Authority are also contending with construction prices far above what they had budgeted.