Carol Coultas

Portland’s City Council and School Board are considering increasing taxes at two to four times the rate of inflation. How can this be when both bodies claim equity as their No. 1 goal? Property tax is inherently regressive, directly creating disproportionate harm against vulnerable populations regardless of how it’s later spent. Many programs attempt to […]

Low-interest loans of up to $2 million are available to eligible businesses and nonprofits directly affected by the Lewiston mass shooting and subsequent lockdowns last month.

The grant will expand capacity at the International Marine Terminal to handle an expected increase in cargo when the refrigerated warehouse opens next year.

The company, which has been roasting and selling fair-trade coffee for nearly 30 years, expects to begin negotiations on a contract immediately.

The shop is located in the Hay Building at the junction of Congress and Free streets.

Workers say management has not been bargaining in good faith and filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board.

David Woods, who started Wiggly Bridge Distillery 10 years ago, vowed in August to fight the decision if he lost the preliminary application.

The McGoldrick Center will house the University of Southern Maine’s student career development services and function as a place for business engagement, among other uses.

Voters will decide on Nov. 7 whether the state’s power distribution system will be maintained by investor-owned utilities or a state-led nonprofit.

NEW HIRES University Credit Union has hired Seth Poplaski as a community engagement manager, representing the credit union throughout the state. A 2009 graduate of the University of Maine, Poplaski will be based in Orono. He previously worked as a senior videographer for Northern Light Health. James W. Sewall Co. has hired Christen […]

MaineHealth, Wex and MEMIC are helping their employees avoid driving to work every morning. But resources exist for all Portland area businesses.

Three panelists shared experiences and insight to help business people find and keep good workers at the Saco-Biddeford Business Breakfast Forum in Saco Wednesday.

A panel of real estate and development professionals dissected what’s driving investment in Biddeford/Saco. It’s not just proximity to Portland.

Ocean Renewable Power Co. received a $200,000 grant that it intends to use to provide renewable electricity to a rural Alaska town.

From the frying pan into the buyer?

‘Cupcakes Forever’ is for bakers who never liked the cupcake trend, with its overwrought flavors and complicated decorations.

The change collected at McDonald’s restaurants provides 15 percent of the operating costs for Maine’s Ronald McDonald houses.