Advocates of consumer-owned power utility running out of time for 2022 ballot

Organizers won't say yet, but there are signs that signature-gatherers won't meet Friday's deadline for the November ballot.

‘Inevitable digital intrusion’ into Mainers’ privacy drives new push for constitutional amendment

The proposal would add privacy as a natural right in Maine and protect electronic data and communication from unreasonable seizure by the government.

From ‘Restless Shores’ to unearthed noir, West Bath podcasters branch out

New Meadows Media released the first episode of "Shamus," a fictional noir detective podcast, on Friday, but face uphill odds in a crowded market.

Pandemic hasn’t slowed China’s demand for U.S. lobster

American exporters sent more than 13.2 million pounds of lobster to China during the first 11 months of 2021, up about 6 percent from the same period of 2020.

Maine included as Navient settles predatory student loan claims for $1.85 billion

Navient, a major student loan servicing company, denied acting illegally, and it did not admit to any wrongdoing under the settlement, which is subject to court approval.

From the Chamber: About those mask mandates…

L.L. Bean donation caps Mercy Hospital fundraising campaign

The Portland hospital said a gift of $500,000 from the Freeport-based retailer helped it reach its $20 million goal.

From the Chamber: Retention strategies for your business in 2022

A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November

The move is a sign of confidence and more evidence that the U.S. job market is bouncing back strongly from last year’s coronavirus recession.

Bull Moose employees are retail chain’s new owners

Founder and owner Brett Wickard says that when he decided to sell the company, he didn't want the buyer to be someone who might not understand what Bull Moose is all about.