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A roundup of Maine's commercial real estate leases from August 2025
7 hours agoEvery week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. Here are the leases we published for the month of August 2025.
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Portland OKs Brighton Avenue housing complex that will add 50 affordable units
Updated: August 27, 2025Developers Collaborative has received final approvals from the Portland Planning Board and secured funding to go ahead with the development of a 50-unit affordable housing complex at 1125 Brighton Ave.
Updated: August 27, 2025
Six-property portfolio in Lewiston-Auburn sells for $6 million
August 26, 2025The Boulos Co. coordinated the sale of 56 units in six multifamily properties in Lewiston and Auburn to Wakefield, Mass.-based NorthBridge LLC.
August 26, 2025Kennebunk manufacturer will pay EPA fine of $140,000
August 26, 2025Under the agreement with EPA, Northeast Coating Technologies will pay a penalty of $140,000, and the company has certified that its facility is now in compliance with both state and federal regulations.
August 26, 2025
In Mount Desert, Island Housing Trust launches into next phase of housing development
August 25, 2025The $3 million third phase will add nine homes to the Ripples Hill development, doubling its size.
August 25, 2025
Bath YMCA breaks ground on Haggett Family Early Learning Center
August 25, 2025The Bath Area Family YMCA has broken ground on an early learning center, the final phase in a multi-year expansion that will bring capacity up to 200 at its Centre Street campus, when completed by fall 2026.
August 25, 2025
Recently completed 45-unit residential complex in Cumberland to be auctioned
August 24, 2025A $1.4 million shortfall in the $24.7 million project budget cascaded into financing problems with the project’s lender.
August 24, 2025
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Portland will hold public hearing on proposed increase in the minimum wage
August 21, 2025The proposed wage hike could affect many businesses, especially those in the hospitality and social services sectors.
August 21, 2025
Friday Food Insider: From restaurant closures to new openings, summer has been active
Updated: August 22, 2025So far in 2025, Portland has seen a wave of changes across its business landscape. This recap covers the most notable developments, from restaurant closures and business shutdowns to new openings.
Updated: August 22, 2025
How to make connections and plug into a new community
Updated: August 25, 2025For anyone who has recently relocated, guest columnist Katie Shorey offers a playbook for building your professional and personal networks.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Number of homes for sale in Maine increases for fifth consecutive month
Updated: August 22, 2025For the fifth consecutive month, for-sale home inventory increased, reaching the highest number since October 2020. The median price dipped from a high in May and June.
Updated: August 22, 2025
How your surplus technology can help close the digital divide
Updated: August 26, 2025Your unneeded equipment can have a second life and help close Maine’s digital divide when you take the right approach to recycling surplus technology.
Updated: August 26, 2025
Portland Housing Authority revamps property management team
Updated: August 25, 2025Portland Housing Authority has made several staff updates to its management team.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Project underway will add 200 apartments in Portland’s West Bayside neighborhood
August 21, 2025The $87.8 million affordable housing development will replace a surface parking lot on the corner of Elm and Oxford streets. It's a joint project between Avesta Housing and Reveler Development.
August 21, 2025
Brunswick-based nonprofit Teens to Trails names executive director
August 21, 2025Nate Snow, who starts on Sept. 2, will succeed Alicia Heyburn, who stepped down after more than five years with the nonprofit.
August 21, 2025
Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 25, 2025
Updated: August 25, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: August 25, 2025
On the Record: Portland nonprofit leader makes a business case for revitalizing city’s Arts District
Updated: August 25, 2025Annie Leahy, executive director of Mechanics' Hall, talks about an initiative to fill empty downtown storefronts with art installations to "tell a visual story" about what the space cold become.
Updated: August 25, 2025
From an ice cream shop to a hot tub dealer, a wave of new businesses is opening in downtown Bangor
Updated: August 25, 2025The Queen City is getting a lot more interest in retail coming downtown. “People want to do business with somebody local," says one entrepreneur, capturing the sentiment in the downtown community.
Updated: August 25, 2025
In Maine, ‘value added’ is taking on new meaning
Updated: August 25, 2025Fox Family Potato Chips is one of several Maine companies tackling a longstanding issue of the need for processing operations. We also talk to a grain processor in Skowhegan, a tortilla maker in Scarborough and a meat processor in Aroostook County.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Hire ground: Northern Maine employers hustle to attract — and keep — workers
Updated: August 25, 2025Across Piscataquis County, employers in sectors from health care to manufacturing and hospitality are improvising to hire and retain employees.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Building Business: High Tide Capital repurposes historic properties for modern housing
Updated: August 25, 2025Orono Lofts will be a three-story, 40,000-square-foot building at 74 Mill St. The building was originally constructed in the 1800s as a church before being converted for Byers Manufacturing.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Ask ACE: What’s the best way to keep business development people on task and on staff?
Updated: August 25, 2025Fancy job titles skirt the core purpose: making the sale. Employees may understandably assume the role is about maintaining current accounts, networking or promoting products — not actively pursuing new business.
Updated: August 25, 2025
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Groundbreaking Maine 2025
Are you ready to dig deeper into the commercial real estate and construction landscape in Maine? Groundbreaking Maine is your essential guide, delivering insights, trends, and forecasts that keep industry professionals informed and prepared for what’s next. Includes profiles of the 2024 MEREDA Notable Project winners. Get a closer look at the innovators, architects, and developments shaping Maine’s landscape.
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