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September 12, 2024
About $1.4 million from the Small Business Administration will support the economic resilience of the coastal communities dependent on the lobster industry.
With Camden National deal and others in the works, bank mergers seen to be picking up
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With over 100 units, another affordable housing complex is proposed for Portland
September 11, 2024Just a few months after unveiling a proposal to build more than 100 housing units in Portland — half of which would meet affordability criteria — GreenMars Real Estate wants to build a second, similar complex.
September 11, 2024
Maine issues first-ever recall of cannabis products
September 11, 2024The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy said the products failed tests around yeast and mold content.
September 11, 2024Maine nursing facilities get $30M to tackle rising costs, workforce woes
Updated: September 11, 2024The state and federal funds were distributed to 77 eligible nursing facilities, based on each facility’s MaineCare costs and hours of care provided in 2023.
Updated: September 11, 2024
Portland Harbor Hotel may add dozens of rooms with $11M deal for property next door
September 10, 2024The 103-room luxury hotel would get another 52 rooms in a Commercial Street building, which would connect to the hotel via a skybridge.
September 10, 2024
UNE gets $75K from LLBean to expand Trailblazers outdoor recreation program
September 10, 2024The University of New England has received $75,000 from L.L.Bean Inc. to support the development of the school's Trailblazers outdoor recreation program on the Portland and Biddeford campuses.
September 10, 2024
With commercial loan growth in mind, Franklin Savings promotes underwriting officer
September 10, 2024Franklin Savings, which operates eight branches in Maine, has promoted Christopher Raymond to commercial underwriting officer.
September 10, 2024
Camden National to bolster NH presence with $86.6M deal for North Conway-based bank
September 10, 2024If approved by regulators, the deal for Northway Bank will give Camden National a total of 74 branches in Maine and New Hampshire.
September 10, 2024
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$33.8M will fund upgrades for hydropower sites across Maine
Updated: September 9, 2024Funding for 21 projects accorded the state comes from a federal program for capital improvements related to grid resilience, dam safety and environmental improvements.
Updated: September 9, 2024
Union deal: State of Maine will review its pay system, give workers $2,000 checks
September 6, 2024Thousands of state workers will receive the payments, beginning next month. A third-party study of the state's pay classification system, however, won't be finished until the end of next year.
September 6, 2024
NY architecture firm wins $15.5M contract for new Franklin County border post
September 6, 2024The firm will be responsible for planning the development of a new land port of entry at Coburn Gore, about 2 hours and 20 minutes northwest of Augusta. Construction is scheduled to start in fall 2026.
September 6, 2024
UNE has a new dean for its Westbrook College of Health Professions
Updated: September 6, 2024The University of New England has selected John Vitale as the dean of Westbrook College of Health Professions.
Updated: September 6, 2024
Friday Food Insider Notebook: New brew, restaurants, fall festivals and more
Updated: September 6, 2024Here's a roundup of food stories across Maine, including festivals, new restaurants and a beer collaboration.
Updated: September 6, 2024
Looking for ‘boat-to-fork’ seafood? There’s an app for that
September 5, 2024A social media campaign aims to increase the visibility of domestic seafood harvesters and businesses that sell their catch directly to consumers rather than rely on supply chains.
September 5, 2024
Franklin Savings Bank makes promotion to executive VP, chief lending officer
September 5, 2024Franklin Savings Bank, which operates eight branches in Maine, has promoted Derek Hayes to executive vice president chief lending officer.
September 5, 2024
Bath looks to build nearly 200 housing units along little-used corridor
Updated: September 5, 2024The plan is to place up to 190 units along Congress Avenue for families at a mix of income levels and who are struggling to find housing.
Updated: September 5, 2024
Maine Tourism Association launches program to train, certify travel counselors
Updated: September 5, 2024The program, for visitor information center staff, includes a 100-question exam that covers topics ranging from customer service to Maine’s geography, history and culture.
Updated: September 5, 2024
Kittery architecture firm breaks ground on new HQ — and it includes affordable housing
Updated: September 5, 2024Winter Holben's $2.5 million project at 3 Water St. will include two affordable housing units, a third-floor apartment with views of the Piscataqua River and a shared rooftop deck.
Updated: September 5, 2024
How to leverage an anniversary as a branding opportunity
Updated: September 6, 2024"From a marketing perspective, anniversaries offer an opportunity for brand visibility," writes guest columnist Marnie Grumbach. But the strategy should be carefully thought out.
Updated: September 6, 2024
Auburn to hold groundbreaking for 18-unit downtown apartment building
Updated: September 5, 2024The building, at 186 Main St., will feature 18 market-rate residential units and two commercial spaces — a 5,000-square-foot restaurant and a 1,200-square-foot retail space.
Updated: September 5, 2024
Above the high seas, the HighSeas mansion of Jackson Lab will be getting some TLC
Updated: September 5, 2024HighSeas is a hub of educational activity and serves as a residence for visiting students and faculty from around the world. But constant exposure to salt air and moisture has taken a toll on the historic mansion.
Updated: September 5, 2024
Online sneaker resellers transition to brick-and-mortar store in Kittery
Updated: September 9, 2024The online sneaker resale market can be profitable due to high demand driving up prices. Two young entrepreneurs transitioned their success in the online market to Limited Hype in Kittery.
Updated: September 9, 2024
FocusMaine adds state economist and former Good Shepherd president to board
September 4, 2024FocusMaine added Kristen Miale, the former president of the Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, and Amanda Rector, the state economist for Maine, to its board.
September 4, 2024
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2024 Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine
Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine showcases Maine's many economic development opportunities and the attributes that make Maine a special place to work, live and play. For companies in Maine, and for companies who are looking to relocate or expand into Maine, the Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine is a great resource on Maine market stats and facts. Mainebiz has expanded the information we provide to give company owners and senior managers data and statistics from sources on a national, statewide, regional and local basis to provide the business community with a clear picture of the Maine marketplace.
