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Friday Food Insider: News of restaurants and craft brews
Alexis Wells Updated: December 5, 2025A California brewer will be the keynote speaker at the New England Craft Brew Summit on Friday, March 6.
Alexis Wells Updated: December 5, 2025
Mainers urged to shop local on Small Business Saturday
Renee Cordes November 25, 2025This year marks the 16th edition of the annual tradition devoted to small, independently owned retailers and dining establishments.
Renee Cordes November 25, 2025
Friday Food Insider: A behind the scenes look at the world of Grandy Organics and its granola creations
Alexis Wells Updated: November 21, 2025Mainebiz goes to Hiram to find out how clusters and other healthy treats are made at the craft food manufacturer.
Alexis Wells Updated: November 21, 2025
Maine's only Costco draws 1.8M shoppers to nearby businesses, report claims
Tina Fischer November 18, 2025A software program that tracks shopper activity shows that Maine's only Costco brought more traffic to nearly 1,000 area businesses during its first year in operation.
Tina Fischer November 18, 2025
Portland vetting proposals to oversee Jetport food concessions, shake up dining options for travelers
Renee Cordes Updated: November 14, 2025Officials are vetting three proposals to oversee all food and drink spaces in Maine's largest airport, with plans to issue an award in December.
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Friday Food Insider: Aroostook County potato processor to get Canadian owner with global reach
Alexis Wells Updated: November 14, 2025Penobscot McCrum, an Aroostook County potato processing facility going back five generations, is set to be acquired by McCain Foods.
Alexis Wells Updated: November 14, 2025
Arts and crafts general store, Nash & Co., set to open in Portland
Alexis Wells November 12, 2025Jaime and Kate Nash, founders of Nash & Co. Goods and Services leased the 1,800-square-foot space at 417 Congress St.
Alexis Wells November 12, 2025
Despite tariff hangover, Maine's largest brewer holds prices steady — for now
Renee Cordes November 11, 2025Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, said that tariffs will cost the Portland-based business more than $300,000 this year.
Renee Cordes November 11, 2025
From gear to granola: Online shop showcases Maine brands
Renee Cordes Updated: November 10, 2025In time of the holiday shopping season, Maine Outdoor Brands has launched the MOB Web Shop featuring 25 member brands and nearly 200 products.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 10, 2025
Maine business leaders join forces to tackle housing shortage
Tina Fischer November 5, 2025The Build Homes, Build Community initiative aims to reduce barriers to production at both the state and municipal levels.
Tina Fischer November 5, 2025
Friday Food Insider: With new event space, Big Tree Hospitality branches out into on-site catering
Alexis Wells Updated: November 7, 2025"We've never had a space of our own to just open the doors and host guests, so by adding this incredible space to our operation, our goal is to add events throughout the year right here in our home," said Amy Caramante, who heads up communications
Alexis Wells Updated: November 7, 2025
Housing crisis will be the topic of southern Maine initiative
Peter Van Allen October 31, 2025Participants will include the CEOs of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, as well as the president of MEREDA and the CEO of Bangor Savings Bank.
Peter Van Allen October 31, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Maine restaurants step up to the plate amid SNAP cuts
Alexis Wells October 29, 2025An estimated 12.5% of Maine’s population rely on SNAP benefits, though that percentage is higher in Androscoggin, Aroostook, Washington, Piscataquis and Somerset counties.
Alexis Wells October 29, 2025
Skincare startup funds UMaine scholarship to spark innovation
Alexis Wells Updated: October 29, 2025A portion of all sales will go towards a scholarship to help students cover the cost of taking their first innovation engineering course.
Alexis Wells Updated: October 29, 2025
Coffee By Design awards $10K in Rebel Blend Fund grants
Alexis Wells Updated: October 28, 2025For each pound of Rebel Blend sold or brewed at Coffee By Design locations, $1 is donated to the fund; the total from yearly sales is awarded to the winners.
Alexis Wells Updated: October 28, 2025
In York County, brewing site will have new operators, name
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 27, 2025Auxiliary Brewing Co. will take over a building previously occupied by Gneiss Brewing. The space came with equipment and furnishings.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 27, 2025
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
The Giving Guide
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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