Economy

Last month President Trump issued an executive order removing tariffs on imported cocoa and coffee. But chocolate prices had already been rising in recent years due to weak cocoa crop yields linked to weather, and Maine chocolate makers say they are still experiencing high costs of production.

Many farmers are pushing for more federal dollars to provide much-needed stability. Others, especially young farmers, are turning away from the government, looking to local networks for assistance.

The closure of the beer facility, which has been in operation since 1970, will affect approximately 125 full-time employees.

The news came as Brattleboro Memorial Hospital resubmitted its budget this week to regulators, which rejected the hospital’s prior spending plan earlier this year on the grounds that its numbers didn’t add up.

Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.

A new survey finds two-thirds of Granite Staters say they don’t plan on cutting back their holiday gift spending this year, despite overall pessimism about the economy.

The deal involves private companies, but the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority will serve as an intermediary in the issuance of a $100M bond backed by cryptocurrency.

Wood banks — which provide firewood to people in need at no charge — have officially existed in Maine for almost two decades. They're increasing in number, due in part to the rising cost of living, and cuts to government support programs.

Electric supply contracts selected by the Public Utilities Commission will increase residential customer bills by more than $130 a year.

The Federal Aviation Administration has long struggled with a shortage of air traffic controllers and the recent government shutdown has only exacerbated the crisis.