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UMaine Presque Isle gets $2.1M bequest from a past president
December 16, 2025The gift, from the estate of the late Donald and Linda Zillman, could fund scholarships and/or building improvements. Donald Zillman was a president of UMPI and also served as dean of Maine Law.
December 16, 2025
MEREDA to host breakfast forum on new statewide housing coalition
Updated: December 17, 2025The leaders behind a new coalition for pro-housing solutions will take part in panel discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the University of Southern Maine in Portland.
Updated: December 17, 2025
Maine launches funding platform to tackle 'biggest and most complex challenges'
Updated: December 17, 2025The Maine Office of Community Affairs offers a "single place to navigate state programs that support revitalization, housing, broadband, resilience and community development,” said one town manager.
Updated: December 17, 2025
Blacksmith and specialty knife retailer team up to 'forge' a Portland startup
Updated: December 17, 2025A blacksmith and a specialty knife retailer launched a company that makes and sells hand-forged knives, Japanese-inspired with Western influences, in small batches.
Updated: December 17, 2025
Historic building on Bath's Front Street gets full makeover
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.
Updated: December 17, 2025
Portland hires planning firm to study controversial Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
December 15, 2025With rising construction and financing costs, the ‘IZ fee’ has made many projects unaffordable for developers. A number of approved projects have been paused, due in large part to costs imposed by the ordinance.
December 15, 2025
How to help your employees find rental housing in Maine's tight market
Updated: December 17, 2025Educating employees about speed and preparedness will enable them to act quickly to avoid missing opportunities, our guest columnist writes.
Updated: December 17, 2025
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Christmas a year-round business for Bar Harbor store in national spotlight
Updated: December 15, 2025The Christmas Vacation Shop on the town's Main Street was recognized among the nation's most "Christmassy" stores in a national survey.
Updated: December 15, 2025Presque Isle broadband delivery to help Mi'kmaq Nation close digital divide
Updated: December 15, 2025The project will initially serve more than 150 tribal homes and facilities within the first year, with plans for future expansion, supporting telehealth, education, remote work and tribal services.
Updated: December 15, 2025
Ban on Maine shrimp fishing extended to 2028
Updated: December 15, 2025A pause on shrimp fishing that’s been in place for more than a decade has now been extended another three years. Despite the lack of fishing over the past decade, low stock levels persist.
Updated: December 15, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Family-run Japanese restaurant opens in Portland's Bayside neighborhood
December 12, 2025Masahiko Miyake, who has since sold the restaurants Miyake and Pai Men Miyake, launched Aomori at 52 Hanover St., on the street level of the Armature, a 171-unit apartment complex in Portland.
December 12, 2025
Maine's largest architecture firm makes promotions in Portland and Bangor offices
December 12, 2025SMRT Architects & Engineers has promoted to principal, three professionals working in a range of disciplines in the firm's Bangor and Portland offices.
December 12, 2025
How Maine manufacturers can take control of energy costs
Updated: December 15, 2025The head of the Manufacturers Association of Maine offers practical suggestions for companies, from a layered purchasing strategy to setting target price in advance.
Updated: December 15, 2025
Spurwink to expand services to Lewiston
Updated: December 15, 2025The facility will be designed as a welcoming, home-like environment, offering an alternative to emergency room visits or law enforcement involvement.
Updated: December 15, 2025
Mills administration authorizes $7.5M for Maine's outdoor economy
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.
December 12, 2025
Charter Communications to lay off all 176 Portland call-center employees
December 12, 2025Employees affected by the layoffs will continue to receive regular pay for 90 days, after which those who don't relocate to other roles will receive severance and eligible benefits.
December 12, 2025
For two Maine island towns, a lack of housing thwarts employers in search of workers
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.
December 11, 2025
The coast isn't clear: Climate change already wreaking havoc, experts say
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."
Updated: December 12, 2025
How to write press releases for AI — and people, too
Updated: December 15, 2025When used strategically, press releases can be used to get vital information out to journalists as well as AI large-language models, our guest columnist writes.
Updated: December 15, 2025
Hearth and woodstove retailer expands with Brunswick showroom and Yarmouth acquisition
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.
Updated: December 15, 2025
Three Portland schools awarded LEED silver certification
Updated: December 15, 2025Renovations included materials with low levels of volatile organic compounds, water-saving plumbing fixtures and HVAC systems that meet or exceed energy standards.
Updated: December 15, 2025
Newsworthy people and performances for Dec. 15, 2025
Updated: December 15, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: December 15, 2025
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2025 AI in Maine
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it’s transforming industries across Maine today. From healthcare and finance to manufacturing, logistics, education, and agriculture, AI is influencing how work gets done, how decisions are made, and how businesses grow. In this special issue, we shine a light on the companies and thought leaders pioneering AI adoption. We’ll explore real-world applications, workforce impacts, ethical considerations, and the economic potential of this powerful technology.
