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Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift
The existing lift is over 50 years old. The new lift will feature technology such as a touchscreen interface that eases system operations and maintenance.
Generous perk or employer headache? Maine businesses get ready for paid leave law
Tina Fischer Updated: November 17, 2025Maine’s new benefits law will give employees the option of taking up to 12 weeks of paid time off at up to 90% of their compensation rate. The plan is the most generous in the country, but employers, large and small, see challenges.
Tina Fischer Updated: November 17, 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
Former funeral home in Portland to be repurposed as bed-and-breakfast
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 10, 2025“We saw this property and thought it would be perfect for a bed-and-breakfast because of its architectural history and location,” said the buyer.
Laurie Schreiber 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-
Portland City Council doubles inclusionary zone fee for future hotels
Tina Fischer November 4, 2025The fee that hotel developers are assessed in lieu of building affordable housing will double, from $4,831 to $9,520 per guest room.
Tina Fischer November 4, 2025
Hotel Bridgton targeted to open in lakes region by summer 2026
Tina Fischer October 21, 2025Developer and builder Justin McIver, founder of Main Eco Homes and Bridgton native, is building a 65-room boutique hotel, which will be managed by Portland-based Olympia Hospitality.
Tina Fischer October 21, 2025
Portland music festival that drew crowds this summer will return for encore performances
Tina Fischer Updated: October 22, 2025Last August’s inaugural Back Cove Music and Arts Festival went so well that the city has agreed to allow promoters to book another three years.
Tina Fischer Updated: October 22, 2025
Bangor Region YMCA breaks ground on $58M downtown facility
Alexis Wells October 21, 2025The 82,000-square-foot facility will be situated on seven acres near Davis Court and Talbot Park. It will be nearly double the size of the current facility.
Alexis Wells October 21, 2025
Portland hotel developers tout economic impact, but market may have limits
Renee Cordes October 16, 2025A trio of hotel developers debunked the myth that Maine's largest city has too many hotels and touted economic benefits from visitor spending to employment.
Renee Cordes October 16, 2025
207 Beer Week will make its return in November
Alexis Wells October 16, 2025The annual series of events, themed this year as "Deep Roots and Cold Pours," is organized by the Maine Brewers’ Guild and showcases Maine beer and the hospitality industry that supports it.
Alexis Wells October 16, 2025
Cresting the third dimension: 3D printing sparks new manufacturing wave in Maine
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2025Companies from early-stage startups to established manufacturers are 3D printing a range of parts and products.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2025
How to raise your networking game at sports events
Nancy Marshall, Marshall Communications Updated: October 9, 2025Every handshake, every new friend, every familiar face you greet in the stands adds to your visibility, our guest columnist writes.
Nancy Marshall, Marshall Communications Updated: October 9, 2025
Workforce development program will focus on Maine's outdoor recreation field
Laurie Schreiber October 3, 2025The goal is to expand year-round outdoor recreation jobs in central and western Maine, in fields such as fishing, whitewater guiding, trail building, outdoor business, retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
Laurie Schreiber October 3, 2025
40 Under 40: Emily Yearwood is connecting people through the outdoors
Updated: October 6, 2025"It’s really special to be a part of a family’s river trip — completely unplugged, experiencing raw, authentic joy together," says the owner of Northern Outdoors, Emily Yearwood.
Updated: October 6, 2025
40 Under 40: Barrett Takesian raises the level of the game
Updated: October 6, 2025Barrett Takesian, executive director of Portland Community Squash, said his strategy has been to create mission alignment through well-produced videos and lots of networking.
Updated: October 6, 2025
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
For many, Thanksgiving means gathering with family and friends. It can also mean travel headaches.
AAA predicts a record 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, Nov. 25, and Monday, Dec. 1.
Of those travelers, 73 million will go by car — up 1.3 million from a year ago.
With the federal shutdown resolved, air travel is expected to be back at normal levels — although, in this case, it will mean normal Thanksgiving levels. AAA predicts that 6 million people will travel by air, a 2% increase. (Last year, Portland International Jetport broke its Thanksgiving travel record, with 64,348 travelers, up from 54,636 in 2023.)
Another 2.5 million people will travel by bus, train or cruise ship.
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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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