The total grew in 2016 for the fourth straight year, bringing in $6 billion during a surge that included an unexpected jump in Canadian tourists after years of decline.

The former Waterville resident will discuss ethics in artificial intelligence and business decision-making at the annual Paul D. Merrill event.

Despite a social media backlash and a probable loss this year, Alan Lapoint looks forward to reviving Maine’s first craft brewery.

The regional bus service will launch an expansion of its Breez commuter shuttle to service Brunswick employers who want to recruit employees from outside the community.