Renee Cordes

Joseph Brennan, a two-term Democratic governor of Maine from 1979 to 1987 who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 to 1991, has died. He was 89.

Among 100 cities worldwide ranked for being the best places to work remotely, Portland comes in at No. 7 and gets top billing in the United States, according to a study released Tuesday.

To give youngsters a head start on saving and managing money, Maine State Credit Union has created a new savings product touted by a smiling green mountain.

Bob Martin, former president of Maine Technology Institute, and Jeff Marks, executive director of Climate Work Maine, will work on a contractual basis for Dirigo Labs, according to a news release.

Five central Maine organizations are banding together to support local entrepreneurs and encourage innovation through a series of business-pitch contests this spring.

To mark the 30th anniversary of Mainebiz, we compiled a list of 10 home-grown consumer brands with character and cachet, starting with three craft beer heavyweights. Paying homage to his industry forerunners, Tom Ruff, founder and CEO of Portland's Orange Bike Brewing Co., says, “We honor their legacy while forging new frontiers in craft brewing, recognizing their pivotal role in paving the way for the next generation of brewers.”

The year-long Future of Healthcare Founder Residency, whose second cohort members were announced last week, aims to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in Maine's health technology sector.

WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), the Portland-based financial technology provider, said it is under contract with energy giant Shell to manage its portfolio of commercial fleet cards across North America.

Apphia Kamanda Mpay, co-executive director Common Threads of Maine sewing school at the Dana Warp Mill, runs a fashion-design business from her home.

Grants of $1,750 to $10,000 each were awarded by Maine Preservation, a Yarmouth nonprofit, in partnership with the 1772 Foundation, a Connecticut-based organization that promotes redevelopment of historic properties.