Medicare, Social Security continue to head toward insolvency

Neither political party seems to have the appetite to propose cost curbs that would be politically perilous.

Supreme Court to take up LGBT job discrimination cases

The Supreme Court will decide whether the main federal civil rights law that prohibits employment discrimination applies to LGBT people

Working: Mt. Abram ski resort plans to build Maine’s largest mountain bike park

Raft of workers’ comp reforms raises alarms

Supporters of reform say the system is unfair to injured workers, but opponents warn that the proposed changes could drive insurers away.

Face Time: New Gloucester’s multi-tasking Misty Coolidge

Wedding expert, business owner, community volunteer, Mrs. Maine International, wife, busy mom of three, political candidate and did we mention she's related to Calvin Coolidge?

Pot shops embrace ‘420’ while biding time on rules

Fire on Fore is using the auspicious date linked to marijuana for its grand opening. It intends to make the switch to recreational sales as soon as the state finalizes rules for the emerging industry.

Unemployment remains steady in Maine

A preliminary rate of 3.4 percent in March is little changed from February, or from a year ago.

The Buzz: Breakfast for dinner edition

The Twin Cities getting a kickball league and other happenings out of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's "Breakfast for Dinner" event Thursday night.

Panel endorses changing Maine blueberry commission as tensions rise

It backs a bill to expand membership of the group that promotes one of the state's signature industries as it weathers a severe downturn.

Lawmakers endorse revised sick leave proposal

A bill that would ensure certain employees earn paid time off in Maine is evolving in the Legislature.

South Portland-Montreal pipeline pitched as alternative route for CMP line

Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, offers an emergency bill suggesting the Portland Pipe Line corridor replace the controversial route now proposed.

Lawmakers consider banning chemicals common in food packaging

Concerns are growing about the health effects of both PFAS and phthalates, but manufacturers and others say a blanket prohibition is an overreach.