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Why is Amazon so interested in Maine?

by Kelley Bouchard May 13, 2026May 14, 2026

In Caribou, Hermon, Waterville and Gorham, the online megaretailer’s last-mile delivery strategy is making headway and stirring controversy.

Business, Maine, News

4 economic goals Maine business leaders want the state to reach by 2035

by Kelley Bouchard May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

A new report lays out priorities to boost business competitiveness, lower housing costs and increase wages 20% within the next decade.

Business, Maine, News

Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers

by Kelley Bouchard April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Importers that do get refunds say they have no apparent way to reimburse consumers for tariff costs passed along to them.

Business, Maine, News

How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money

by Kelley Bouchard April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.

Business, Maine, News

Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in Maine taxes and fines, court rules

by Kelley Bouchard April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.

Business, News

Why is Bay Club Fitness closing after 36 years in downtown Portland?

by Kelley Bouchard April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

With fewer workers in the Congress Street corridor, the owner of a gym once considered a ‘mini country club’ for making business deals says she can’t afford to stay or move.