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Here comes the sun: sustainability pros start consultancy in Portland
Laurie Schreiber December 15, 2025Hubbard and Pulaski have consulted for major institutions and developers around the world. With their new firm, “We like seeing the projects through and working face-to-face.”
Laurie Schreiber December 15, 2025
Portland hires consulting firm to review controversial ‘IZ’ ordinance
Tina Fischer December 15, 2025The city of Portland has contracted with national planning firm CZB to review the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, which developers say has hindered the building of much-needed housing.
Tina Fischer December 15, 2025
Mills administration authorizes $7.5M for Maine's outdoor economy
Laurie Schreiber December 12, 2025The grants are expected to create jobs in trail design, construction and maintenance and revenue from materials purchases. Maine’s trail systems are considered critical for the outdoor economy.
Laurie Schreiber December 12, 2025
For two Maine island towns, a lack of housing thwarts employers in search of workers
Laurie Schreiber December 11, 2025Without affordable housing that match income levels Deer Isle and Stonington risk ongoing labor shortages, declining school enrollment and a shrinking year-round population and tax base.
Laurie Schreiber December 11, 2025
Hearth and woodstove retailer expands with Brunswick showroom and Yarmouth acquisition
Laurie Schreiber Updated: 20 hours agoAfter 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: 20 hours ago-
Three Portland schools awarded LEED silver certification
Laurie Schreiber Updated: 20 hours agoRenovations included materials with low levels of volatile organic compounds, water-saving plumbing fixtures and HVAC systems that meet or exceed energy standards.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: 20 hours ago
Boats & notes: Midcoast economy depends on boats and tourism, but also needs housing
Laurie Schreiber Updated: 21 hours agoThe 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.”
Laurie Schreiber Updated: 21 hours ago
Downtown revival: Independent businesses and invested landlords give new life to Bath’s commercial district
Tina Fischer Updated: 21 hours agoBath’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.
Tina Fischer Updated: 21 hours ago
Building Business: In Westbrook, pre-fab panels speed construction on Seavey Crossing project
Tina Fischer Updated: 21 hours agoLewiston-based Hebert Construction is consolidating building time on a 61-unit affordable senior housing project on Seavey Street in Westbrook.
Tina Fischer Updated: 21 hours ago
Home buyers are predicted to seek out smaller markets in the Northeast and Midwest in 2026
Tina Fischer December 10, 2025The Portland-South Portland metro market ranks No. 12 out of 100 markets surveyed by Realtor.com.
Tina Fischer December 10, 2025
Bangor food-business incubator project advances to front burner
Laurie Schreiber December 10, 2025The city’s business and economic development committee is reviewing proposals for a construction manager as part of the Bangor Central Kitchen's move into the construction and operator model phase.
Laurie Schreiber December 10, 2025
Planning board approves site plan for 30-story tower in Old Port
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 10, 2025Said one speaker, “It’s just going to be another nail in the coffin of our downtown.” Others were in favor. “It has all the ingredients that we’ve advocated for.”
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 10, 2025
Saco’s newest elementary schools will replace outdated facilities, expand student capacity
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025After more than two decades of planning, the Saco School Department and the city of Saco have broken ground on two new elementary schools, expected to be operational in 2028.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025
First phase of large affordable housing project gets underway in Portland’s North Deering neighborhood
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025Construction has begun on the Lambert Woods North apartments in Portland, part of an affordable housing development which will eventually include 162 apartments.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025
Bar Harbor debates whether to extend moratorium on lodging development
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 9, 2025The issues have been points of contention for years, as the tourist destination grapples with the pros and cons of short-term rentals.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 9, 2025
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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 8, 2025
Today's Poll
In 2026, Maine voters will have their say in four key elections.
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is up for reelection for one of Maine's two Senate seats. (U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will face reelection in 2030.) The November vote has added weight because Collins chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, a significant source of Maine's federal funding.
In the House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-2nd District, is not seeking reelection. The district includes northern and much of eastern Maine. And U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, is running for reelection.
Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, will term out as governor.
Individual Democrats and Republicans come and go, but the money elected officials control can be a major factor in Maine's economic prosperity.
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