Recreational pot sales have more than doubled since Maine’s market launch

As more stores, manufacturers and cultivators have been approved, retailers have been able to expand product varieties and lower prices.

Maine, New England scientists team up to boost region’s sea urchin fishery

Sea urchins are a hot commodity in Asian markets, and one University of Maine scientist believes they could become a valuable economic driver for the region.

Gov. Mills offers compromise to give tax break to 99% of business loan recipients

The proposal would extend full state tax relief to the first $1 million received by small businesses and nonprofits under the Paycheck Protection Program.

U.S. lobster industry braces for Chinese New Year diminished by pandemic

China is enforcing strict rules about food importation because of the coronavirus.

Mills’ budget proposal would tax Paycheck Protection Program funds as income

The Legislature's tax and budget committees met Monday to hear testimony on a set of proposals by Gov. Janet Mills that could leave some businesses paying state taxes on loans exempt from federal taxes.

Phippsburg oyster farmer builds community at home and business afar

With his Portland restaurant Maine Oyster Co. in takeout mode, John Herrigel shifts his focus to shipping shellfish and welcoming people into his wholesale operation.

Unprecedented wave of solar development spurs land rush in Maine

Over the next few years, solar energy farms will be popping up across Maine, which has no specific rules for where such projects should be sited.

Bath Iron Works set to buy energy from 6 Maine solar projects

The company didn't disclose how much power it plans to purchase or the related cost savings it anticipates.

Brunswick soda manufacturer expanding into Mid-Atlantic market

Brunswick aerospace company sets date for rocket launch

BlueShift Aerospace hopes the Oct. 21 launch of the 540-pound Stardust 1.0 will strengthen Maine's place in the growing industry.