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As more women control capital, they’re not only building their own portfolios but also breaking barriers in early-stage investing to support innovation and the next generation of women-led startups.
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Newsworthy people and performances for Dec. 1, 2025
Updated: December 1, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care operations and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: December 1, 2025
Maine Funding Network hosts funding and counseling agencies as a platform to help entrepreneurs
Laurie Schreiber November 25, 2025An initiative of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and the Finance Authority of Maine, the network hosts public, nonprofit and alternative funding and counseling agencies. The centralized platform is designed to help borrowers navigate the options.
Laurie Schreiber November 25, 2025
Independent minded: Maine’s insurance companies take on growth, challenges
Tina Fischer Updated: December 1, 2025Mainebiz checked in with Cross Insurance, United Insurance and MMG Insurance to learn how they’re supporting their clients and teams in a changing business environment.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 1, 2025
Maine Bankers Association president to retire in June
Renee Cordes Updated: December 1, 2025Jim Roche joined the organization as president in August 2021 after leading the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire for 17 years. He succeeded Chris Pinkham.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 1, 2025
Made in Maine: Restoration expert brings historic public clock back to life
Sloane M. Perron Updated: December 1, 2025Maine restoration expert Jonathan Taggart was part of a team that restored a historic Hay and Peabody Seth Thomas Clock on Congress Street in Portland.
Sloane M. Perron Updated: December 1, 2025Editor's note: 5 things we learned in 2025
Peter Van Allen Updated: December 1, 2025In the past year, Mainers have adapted to higher housing costs, health care disruptions and longer waits for nearly any service.
Peter Van Allen Updated: December 1, 2025
Tax credits will help finance more than 300 affordable apartments in Maine
Renee Cordes November 24, 2025Federal and state tax credits will be used to finance dwellings for older adults and families across eight development sites in the cities of Biddeford, Belfast, Lewiston, Portland, South Portland and Rockland.
Renee Cordes November 24, 2025
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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December 03, 2025 - December 03, 2025
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SMCC unveils manufacturing skills lab to meet workforce needs
Alexis Wells November 24, 2025The Brunswick space includes training space for traditional skills like welding and metal work, but also robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
Alexis Wells November 24, 2025
Weather could be a factor for Thanksgiving travel
Peter Van Allen Updated: November 25, 2025If you're going away for Thanksgiving, you'll be in good company. Nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this week.
Peter Van Allen Updated: November 25, 2025
Portland Museum of Art to buy adjacent properties
Tina Fischer November 23, 2025The four properties, now owned by MaineHealth, will enable the museum to add much-needed parking and free up more of the museum building for gallery space.
Tina Fischer November 23, 2025
After years of debate, Avangrid transmission line through Maine gets final permit
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025Avangrid Inc. secured the final permit required for the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line project, years in the making.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025
Boston Fed chief lays out global economic risks, opportunities
Renee Cordes Updated: November 24, 2025Susan M. Collins, a member of the interest rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee, warned that the “major, transformative and intertwined” forces shaping the economic landscape could spark more volatile business cycles and inflation.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 24, 2025
Passenger platform installations mark latest stage of Wells transport center upgrade
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025“This project fuels regional growth by paving the way for expanded service that will benefit businesses, commuters, visitors and our communities across Greater Portland,” said one observer.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025
Broker: Portland condo building cut energy costs by 90%
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025Energy bills are lower than average thanks to solar, super insulation, air-sealed construction and triple-pane windows, said the developer.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025
With warehouse consolidation, Partners for World Health gains space and efficiency
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025The organization ships medical supplies and equipment to health care providers in developing countries. Additional warehouse space in Portland improves efficiency and provides room for expansion.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025
Maine median home price surpasses US level in October
Peter Van Allen November 21, 2025After indications in the past several months that home sales were cooling off, the October numbers point to it once again being a sellers' market.
Peter Van Allen November 21, 2025
Site that will offer shelter and transitional housing breaks ground in Bangor
Laurie Schreiber November 20, 2025The need for more shelter beds and transitional housing has increased in recent years. Hope House is the only low-barrier shelter north of Waterville that offers health services and low-income housing programs.
Laurie Schreiber November 20, 2025
Maine households, businesses to pay more for electricity by January
Renee Cordes Updated: November 24, 2025The new "standard offer" supply rates for residential and commercial customers of CMP and Versant were set through a competitive bid process conducted by the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 24, 2025
With change in council, Gray and town manager part ways
Peter Van Allen November 20, 2025The job of town manager can be one the more challenging in local government, and the rate of turnover is indicative of the hot seat that many managers assume.
Peter Van Allen November 20, 2025
Mascoma Bank adds to its Portland team
Alexis Wells November 20, 2025Mara Pennell brings 20 years of financial services experience to the role in commercial, residential mortgage and consumer lending.
Alexis Wells November 20, 2025
How to team with influencers for more marketing home runs
Greg Glynn, guest columnist November 20, 2025Our guest columnist offers some tips on how to work with local influencers, including non-human ones like the mascot for the Portland Sea Dogs baseball team.
Greg Glynn, guest columnist November 20, 2025
Gorham maker of high-power microwave technology acquires NH counterpart
Laurie Schreiber November 19, 2025Now with three facilities, in Maine, New Hampshire and Germany, and over 145 employees, the deal could improve efficiency and accelerate innovation.
Laurie Schreiber November 19, 2025
2025 AI in Maine
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it’s transforming industries across Maine today. From healthcare and finance to manufacturing, logistics, education, and agriculture, AI is influencing how work gets done, how decisions are made, and how businesses grow. In this special issue, we shine a light on the companies and thought leaders pioneering AI adoption. We’ll explore real-world applications, workforce impacts, ethical considerations, and the economic potential of this powerful technology.
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