Proposals to protect digital privacy draw opposition from tech companies, business groups

Lawmakers are considering bills to prevent the use or sale of a range of personal data. Opponents say Maine's rules would be too burdensome on businesses.

Maine author Monica Wood supports strike at HarperCollins, refuses to work on forthcoming novel

The Portland writer is represented by a publisher owned by HarperCollins, which is facing mounting pressure from unionized workers, including her editor, who walked off the job on Nov. 10.

Bath Iron Works awarded $182 million contract

More freight ships to call on Maine’s only container port

Icelandic shipping company Eimskip is adding a second weekly stop in Portland, as container vessel traffic to and from Maine continues to increase.

Kennebec Valley YMCA to close Manchester campus due to declining membership

Facility at 40 Granite Hill Road is scheduled to close Sept. 30.

Walmart cuts profit outlook as shoppers adapt to inflation

The news comes as the Federal Reserve is set to announce another hefty hike in its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday.

Good Will-Hinckley names new president and executive director

Gary Dugal, the organization's vice president of operations, has been promoted to become the nonprofit's top administrator.

Augusta Chipotle closes, workers say company is practicing ‘union-busting 101’

Company officials said they have been unable to adequately staff the Marketplace at Augusta restaurant.

Under pressure: Maine lobster processors embrace tech to create new menu items

Processors say high pressure opens up new product options, saves consumers from the hassle of shell removal and cuts down on labor at the processing plant.

Mainers likely to endure high electric rates into 2023

The reactions of global energy markets to Russia's war in Ukraine are expected to keep electric rates up in Maine next year.