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January 7, 2013 Edition

Williamson reflects on Homer exhibit sponsorship

James McCarthy

"Weatherbeaten: Winslow Homer and Maine," which closed on Dec. 30, broke December attendance records and helped the Portland Museum of Art boost its membership by 20% to nearly 9,000.

  • Focus on Augusta/Waterville
    Focus on Augusta/Waterville

    Boghossian tees up Lockwood Mills development

    Douglas Rooks

    When Paul Boghossian launched the partnership that restored the historic Hathaway Mill in Waterville five years ago, he had no idea he'd just now start renovations to the other two buildings in the mammoth Lockwood Mills complex.

  • How To's
    How To's

    How to know if you need help with QuickBooks

    Alison Hinson

    Do you use QuickBooks as your accounting software? If so, you're in good company. QuickBooks is the world's most popular small business accounting program and is used by millions of people.

  • Maine ports make headlines in 2012

    Matt Dodge

    Maine's maritime ports made headlines as 2012 came to a close, with talk of re-establishing ferry service to Canada, a narrowly averted strike and a new budgetary highwater mark for one of Maine's busiest ports. Here's the ebb and flow:

  • 5 economists forecast the year ahead

    Every year, Mainebiz asks five prominent Maine economists to give us their predictions for the upcoming year.

  • Focus on Augusta/Waterville
    Focus on Augusta/Waterville

    2 firms battle over Kennebec Valley natural gas market

    Matt Dodge

    Despite its modest market demographics, the Kennebec Valley has become the site of a showdown between two natural gas providers vying to supply service to the area.

Today's Poll

Did you spend more or less on holiday shopping this year?
Poll Description

Total spending on holiday shopping was predicted to surpass $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. 

The trade association predicted retail sales in November and December would grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024, which translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023, totaling $976.1 billion.

But holiday shopping can be tricky, with some products seeing price increases, and the overall cost being driven up by gift wrapping, packaging and shipping.

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