It wanted something that could operate close to shore, attacking land targets and providing support for ground troops. Then came the conflict in landlocked Afghanistan.
maine businesses
Idexx reports another year of double-digit growth
The animal science company is preparing an expansion to its Westbrook headquarters.
Falmouth considers Habitat for Humanity project on town-owned land
A proposal by the nonprofit to build 23 affordable housing units gets initial support from councilors.
Portland invites bike-share companies onto city streets
The city hopes to have a network of dockless, shared bicycles in operation by this spring.
Rockland’s Dream Local Digital gets $725,000 in financing
The digital marketer made Inc.’s list of 5,000 fastest-growing companies last year.
Lawmakers push to make drivers keep their hands off their phones
Supporters of new legislation believe their latest effort to strengthen Maine’s distracted-driving laws has brighter prospects with Democrat Janet Mills in the Blaine House.
Commentary: Legislators can take steps to prevent Maine’s coming regulatory storm
Now is an opportune time for meaningful change that will boost the state’s economy for years to come.
Consulting deal falters, may cause new delay for Maine’s recreational pot market
An appeal led the state to rescind its cannabis rule-writing contract and solicit new plans.
L.L. Bean exec, Portland entrepreneur tapped as advisers to Boston Fed
L.L. Bean CFO Kierston Van Soest and O. & Co. CEO Oliver Smith have joined the bank’s New England Advisory Council.
Regulators consider extending window for CMP bill disputes
The Public Utilities Commission also is coming under fire for its handling of some complaints.