Mainebiz to host small business forum Aug. 25 in Portland

Workers at Starbucks on Middle Street in Portland announce intent to unionize

If the effort is successful, the shop would become the second Starbucks in Maine to form a union.

Maine school districts scramble to hire up for the school year

Schools around the country are struggling to fill vacancies, and Maine schools are having mixed success.

Maine Cheese Guild hires first executive director

Ron Dyer of Winthrop brings wealth of experience.

Staffing shortages force service reductions at Casco Bay Lines, Maine State Ferry Service

Casco Bay Lines will scale back some trips starting this weekend, while the state ferry services has had to cancel dozens of trips this summer.

Animals from York County seizure now up for adoption

Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Alfred that had been seeking permission to open a shelter.

Bar Harbor struggles with cruise ship limits, and Portland could be next

A citizen petition seeks a 1,000-person-a-day cap on ship passengers entering Bar Harbor, and a similar effort is underway in Portland.

Maine Outdoor Film Festival kicks off Thursday evening

A curated selection of outdoor adventure and conservation short films, shown outdoors, over three weekends throughout Portland from July 28 - Aug. 14

After 47-year run, Olympia Sports to close its doors

The company began by opening a store at the Maine Mall in South Portland in 1975 and at one point had 226 stores on the East Coast.

University of New England names local dean’s list students