Gov. Mills orders state to find ways to hire, retain more women in construction jobs

The order is intended to address a large gender gap in the construction industry and help the state combat a severe workforce shortage.

Bath Iron Works hires new vice president of supply chain, quality

Eric Masna has 30 years of operational and supply chain experience and previously served as vice president of supply chain at Connecticut-based FuelCell Energy.

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.

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.

U.S. Department of Labor says Maine restaurant operator violated federal labor laws

The department says it recovered $102,000 in tips, back wages and damages for 25 workers at restaurants in South Portland, Brunswick and Gorham.

Kennebec Valley YMCA to close Manchester campus due to declining membership

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

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.

Brunswick restaurateur Mike Jerome sees ideas for restaurants wherever he turns

After husband’s death, Brunswick woman’s baking goes from therapy to booming business

Taxi drivers, police officers and students have helped turn family business Kristie's Creations into a late-night hot spot.