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December 29, 2025
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard project distinguished Cheyenne as the first submarine to undergo an overhaul as part of a program that extended its total service life beyond 44 years.
State fire marshal investigates cause of Custom House Wharf fire
December 29, 2025
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LATEST HEADLINES
Island Institute names chief community development officer
Updated: December 30, 2025Charles French will oversee the organization’s strategic priorities in climate, marine economy and community capacity.
Updated: December 30, 2025
Maine Mariners to return to ice after brief players’ strike
December 28, 2025The ECHL minor league and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association announced late Saturday that they had struck a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement.
December 28, 2025
$32M USDA award to support improved forestry, expanded wood markets
December 27, 2025Investments in timber stand improvements are “critical to future wood supply and value, but difficult for landowners to make when wood markets are challenging,” said the owner of a Washington County forestry company.
December 27, 2025
Maine Mariners cancel weekend hockey games amid strike
December 26, 2025The team canceled two home games in Portland this weekend and warned that that additional games could be called off amid a players’ strike over the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the ECHL minor league.
December 26, 2025
United Midcoast Charities launches portal to connect volunteers with local nonprofits
Updated: December 30, 2025A longtime provider of financial and organizational support to nonprofits in the midcoast region has launched an online portal to better connect community members with volunteer opportunities.
Updated: December 30, 2025
Portland gets grant for Brighton Avenue safety improvements
Updated: December 30, 2025The city received a $2.1 million grant to support several roadway, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects along the major thoroughfare.
Updated: December 30, 2025
Campaign aims to build interest in backyard dwellings
Updated: December 29, 2025The Greater Portland Council of Governments is leading an initiative encouraging homeowners to consider building accessory dwelling units on their properties.
Updated: December 29, 2025
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Retailer Ashley will join an evolving South Portland furniture market
December 23, 2025Scheduled to open in the first half of 2026, the Ashley store will be the company’s first in Maine, extending its presence into northern New England.
December 23, 2025
Coming in for a landing: Bangor airport touts $45M runway revamp
December 23, 2025The project included complete pavement rehabilitation and associated airfield improvements, restoring the runway to meet current safety, operational and performance standards.
December 23, 2025
Maine groups aim to build manufacturing career pathways
Updated: December 23, 2025The Manufacturers Association of Maine has teamed with SkillsUSA Maine to strengthen ties between manufacturers and students while opening the door to more career opportunities.
Updated: December 23, 2025
College of the Atlantic to fund six scholarships for Maine residents
Updated: December 23, 2025Six Maine students will be selected to receive full scholarships to the Bar Harbor-based liberal arts college through the school's new Pine Tree Scholars program.
Updated: December 23, 2025
$57M sale of apartment complex in Freeport is Maine's largest commercial property deal for 2025
Updated: December 23, 2025The Residences at Crosstree is one of the largest multifamily housing developments in Freeport in recent memory, with 144 units across six buildings.
Updated: December 23, 2025Limits on federal work permits will disrupt Maine businesses, employers say
Updated: December 23, 2025Seafood production facilities “absolutely depend on workers from immigrant communities” to get seafood to the markets, said one employer.
Updated: December 23, 2025
Maine's got game: Sports stories that made headlines in 2025
Updated: December 23, 2025From pro teams to the college scene, it’s been a bustling year for the sports business in Maine.
Updated: December 23, 2025
New Maine leaders take charge in 2025
December 22, 2025Mainebiz recorded changes at law firms, banks, health care institutions, utilities and nonprofits.
December 22, 2025
UMaine System, graduate student workers' union ratify collective bargaining agreement
December 22, 2025The new contract provides for stipend increases, health insurance benefits and free tuition for the 900 workers represented by the union.
December 22, 2025
How to successfully run a business with your spouse
Updated: December 23, 2025Our guest columnist recommends setting boundaries and removing emotion from decision-making.
Updated: December 23, 2025
Inside the notebook: From 'ME-tirement' to wood-fired pizza ovens, our favorite stories of 2025
Updated: December 23, 2025For your holiday reading pleasure, Mainebiz editorial staffers take stock of the stories and subjects that struck a chord in 2025.
Updated: December 23, 2025
Acadia National Park gets $10.8M to jumpstart employee-housing project
December 21, 2025If the park can’t provide bedrooms for prospective seasonal employees, most couldn’t find a place to live within commuting distance — also increasingly the case with permanent staff.
December 21, 2025
Federal shutdown slowed Maine home sales in November
Updated: December 22, 2025With delays in processing mortgage loans through federal agencies, home sales were down nearly 12% in November.
Updated: December 22, 2025
Page 1 replay of Mainebiz print edition covers in 2025
Updated: December 23, 2025Every Mainebiz cover aims to bring editorial content to life with eye-catching headlines, photographs, illustrations and graphics.
Updated: December 23, 2025
Renys rules out downtown for any future Portland location
Updated: December 22, 2025"We gave it our best shot," John Reny, president of the family-owned discounter, told Mainebiz of the location at 540 Congress St. The store will end its 15-year run at the downtown location on Dec. 31.
Updated: December 22, 2025
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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.
