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With ownership change in the works, Front Street Shipyard focuses on what's next
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 19, 2025The acquisition by Safe Harbor Marinas is expected to close in January. It is an all-cash deal; terms were not disclosed.
Camden National retools its real estate holdings, selling two sites but leasing another
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 22, 2025Proceeds from the sales are invested into upgrades at other locations. In Portland, the bank had maxxed out its downtown facility, which resulted in a lease in the Old Port.
Developer of affordable, ‘net zero’ homes teams with prefab maker on third build
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 18, 2025The Trenton home is Zero Energy’s first modular build, prefabricated at Knickerbocker’s Wiscasset facility with installations such as cabinetry, drywall and flooring.
Historic building on Bath's Front Street gets full makeover
Tina Fischer Updated: December 17, 2025The building at 66 Front St. was built in 1894 and was most recently home to the House of Logan clothing shop. The new tenant orchestrating the rehab is Maine Street Mercantile & Mfg. Co.
The coast isn't clear: Climate change already wreaking havoc, experts say
Renee Cordes Updated: December 12, 2025Breaking down the financial toll of severe weather events, the head of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute noted that repairing disabled critical infrastructure is “very expensive."
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Hearth and woodstove retailer expands with Brunswick showroom and Yarmouth acquisition
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 15, 2025After buying the Hearth Doctor in February 2024, Rob Beardsley moved the showroom from Topsham to a larger space in Brunswick and acquired a similar business in Yarmouth.
Boats & notes: Midcoast economy depends on boats and tourism, but also needs housing
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 15, 2025The midcoast has had a number of key developments of late, including the sale of a major boatyard, a yacht launch by a significant boatbuilder and debate over housing for the “missing middle.”
Editor's note: Striking a balance in Maine’s downtowns
Peter Van Allen Updated: December 15, 2025This issue looks at two areas where the life of the downtown is a barometer of the vitality of a city or town.
Downtown revival: Independent businesses and invested landlords give new life to Bath’s commercial district
Tina Fischer Updated: December 15, 2025Bath’s downtown revitalization is grounded in a combination of independently owned businesses that cater to year-round residents and summer visitors alike, strong support from city leaders and an active merchants association.
Belfast debates additional ‘missing middle’ developments
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 8, 2025In addition to 260 units in the pipeline now, additional proposals include an eight-lot subdivision for single family and multifamily development and 10 apartments in three buildings.
Today's Poll
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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