New owner of 6-parcel property in Lewiston eyes its potential for further development

Investor Matt Hancock bought the property for $6.4 million and sees potential for retail, office or residential uses.

Lawsuit claims lobster company took advantage of man’s dementia

William Atwood sold his lobster business eight years ago to Maine Lobster and Processing, but a newer, amended lease precludes him from doing any lobster-related business in a separate property.

Michelle Singletary: There is no shortcut to debt relief – so don’t believe the hype

One of the biggest problems with debt-settlement programs is that they can encourage consumers who are managing to keep up with their payment to default on their debts.

Brunswick considers housing options for asylum seekers coming from Portland

About a dozen of the 30 to 40 migrants the town is expecting moved into the Captain’s Way development at Brunswick Landing on Friday.

Bar Harbor Bank picking up 8 People’s United branches

The branches will increase the bank’s footprint to 22 Maine locations.

Singletary: How to talk to your aging parents about their finances

Start talking to your parents before memory issues set in.

Easterseals Maine gets $286,000 workforce grant

The group is expected to use the money to help veterans obtain housing, support services and jobs.

Michelle Singletary: Don’t go into debt to be part of a wedding

It’s better to know what you’re getting into financially than have resentment later that you’ve spent more than you can afford.

Cheese maker fears losing her Greenwood farm over $10,000 bill

Lisa MacLeod was among the first to join a class action lawsuit filed by incensed CMP customers.

Their stories: 12 customers take defiant, desperate measures