Sun Life U.S., the domestic arm of a Canadian financial services firm, says it will relocate its 500 employees in Scarborough and South Portland to a new building on the former Portland Co. site.
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Lacking volunteers and leadership, Brunswick’s Santa Claus Fund dissolves
The group announced its search for a director in June and said in no uncertain terms that it would close if it couldn’t find a suitable person.
Vena’s Fizz House buys bitters company
The Portland bar has been distributing its own line of bitters nationally and will add Coastal Roots recipes to its product line.
MaineHealth joins list of Maine employers offering paid parental leave
Several of the state’s largest employers now offer some form of paid leave for mothers and fathers following the birth or adoption of a child.
New wood stove standards ignite concerns about cost
This is the last heating season retailers can sell units that don’t meet a stringent 2020 rule.
A primer on cordwood
If you want to get the most out of your wood stove, you have to fuel it well.
Maine home sales set a record in 2018, and they’re not far off the pace this year
Through August, the total number of sales was less than 1% below the first eight months of 2018 – the state’s best sales year ever.
As Maine’s climate warms, what’s on the menu likely will change
Chefs and scientists offer opinions on what we’ll be eating in 50 years.
Retail experts: Focus on customer for a competitive edge
Three executives with deep experience in the world of retail offered advice on how to navigate its rapidly changing landscape, including how to compete with behemoths like Walmart and Amazon. Eric Blom, director of external communications and community relations for Hannaford; Brian MacLeod, associate director, customer service for Wayfair; and Steve Pogson, principal of Helm […]
Dysart’s restaurant won’t be open 24/7 anymore
The popular pit stop off Interstate 95 in Hermon known for classic diner food will close for 5 hours overnight starting Oct. 1.