BIW, owned by Virginia-based General Dynamics, has not explained the reason for Dirk Lesko’s sudden resignation.
maine businesses
Bill establishing Maine Space Corp. signed into law
The public-private partnership will be charged with developing the Maine Space Complex and overseeing the launching of small satellites.
Much of Maine’s pandemic relief funds for local governments is unspent
County and local governments have received $191 million in federal aid but some are taking a slow, deliberate approach to spending it.
Legislature approves reimbursing towns that allow retail marijuana sales
The bill aims to increase the number of municipalities participating in the adult-use program.
Co-op advocates push for more community-owned solar farms
Maine’s solar energy landscape is dominated by large, out-of-state corporations. Advocates for cooperative ownership say there’s a better way.
Weatherization, heat pumps, EVs: State pushes energy cost solutions, but can you do them this year?
The most popular and cost-effective options for reducing household energy use are limited by high demand, labor shortages and supply chain issues.
Health care providers say Anthem billing problems are widespread
Maine is investigating the health insurer following complaints from medical associations about underpayment, payment delays and denied claims.
Bath Iron Works president resigns abruptly without explanation
Dirk Lesko issued a notice of immediate resignation to employees of the Bath-based company Thursday, but BIW would not explain the circumstances.
Cianbro acquires Florida-based construction company
Pittsfield-based Cianbro is one of the country’s largest employee-owned construction firms with roughly 4,000 workers.
Central Maine area among 150,000 around state to get fiber internet service
The telecom company intends to offer the service to 150,000 Maine homes and businesses by the end of 2022.