Economy

The state of Maine and a fishing group are appealing a federal judge’s decision that new rules intended to protect endangered whales must stand.

Supporters of a bill to lower the waiting period for work permit eligibility say doing so will help address Maine’s dire workforce shortage.

In announcing their appeal Monday morning, the MLA said the regulations would “cripple” Maine’s lobster industry.

Gov. Mills and Senator King will hold a press conference Friday afternoon in Portland.

Some retailers are taking lobster off the menu after an assessment from an influential conservation group that the seafood poses too much of a risk to rare whales and should be avoided.

Starting Friday night the Bangor Waterfront will host three consecutive shows that will bring in tens of thousands of fans.... and millions of dollars to the area.

Inflated prices, low inventories, and potential supply disruptions are expected to affect Maine in the coming months, a state where 60% of homes rely on heating oil, the most heating oil dependent state in the nation.

Many college students are heading back to class this week.

Staffing is an issue for many different industries right now, including education.

The average gas price has dropped below $4 in Maine for the first time since early March.