U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will continue screening passengers in Portland if the city can make $2 million improvements at Ocean Gateway.

For the 26th consecutive month, the state’s unemployment rate has been below 4 percent.

The next-generation battlefield support vehicle designed by Waterboro-based Howe and Howe Technologies aced its Army field test and is advancing to the proving grounds.

When damaged, the rechargeable batteries in computers, mobile phones and power tools can ignite with a result that could be catastrophic.

November’s median price increased 4.2% to $200,000 from the same month in 2016.

He will guide the affordable housing agency until a permanent replacement is found for Director John Gallagher, who is retiring Jan. 5.