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Updated: November 24, 2025
The organization ships medical supplies and equipment to health care providers in developing countries. Additional warehouse space in Portland improves efficiency and provides room for expansion.
Portland Museum of Art to buy adjacent properties
Tina Fischer November 23, 2025
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SMCC unveils manufacturing skills lab to meet workforce needs
Alexis Wells November 24, 2025The Brunswick space includes training space for traditional skills like welding and metal work, but also robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
Alexis Wells November 24, 2025
Weather could be a factor for Thanksgiving travel
Peter Van Allen Updated: November 25, 2025If you're going away for Thanksgiving, you'll be in good company. Nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this week.
Peter Van Allen Updated: November 25, 2025
After years of debate, Avangrid transmission line through Maine gets final permit
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025Avangrid Inc. secured the final permit required for the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line project, years in the making.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025
Passenger platform installations mark latest stage of Wells transport center upgrade
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025“This project fuels regional growth by paving the way for expanded service that will benefit businesses, commuters, visitors and our communities across Greater Portland,” said one observer.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025
Broker: Portland condo building cut energy costs by 90%
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025Energy bills are lower than average thanks to solar, super insulation, air-sealed construction and triple-pane windows, said the developer.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025
Maine median home price surpasses US level in October
Peter Van Allen November 21, 2025After indications in the past several months that home sales were cooling off, the October numbers point to it once again being a sellers' market.
Peter Van Allen November 21, 2025
Site that will offer shelter and transitional housing breaks ground in Bangor
Laurie Schreiber November 20, 2025The need for more shelter beds and transitional housing has increased in recent years. Hope House is the only low-barrier shelter north of Waterville that offers health services and low-income housing programs.
Laurie Schreiber November 20, 2025
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A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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Sanford developmental service merges with Oxford counterpart to expand reach
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 18, 2025The merger expands Waypoint’s presence in western Maine. The Progress Center’s programs and staff will continue under the Waypoint name.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 18, 2025
Affordable housing developments are ready to go in Rockland and Augusta
Laurie Schreiber November 17, 2025Construction of two affordable housing developments has finished up in Rockland and Augusta — part of the push in both cities and across Maine to tackle the shortage of homes.
Laurie Schreiber November 17, 2025
With demand for retirement housing, OceanView at Falmouth will add apartments and independent cottages
Tina Fischer November 17, 2025The project will add 34 apartments and three independent cottages. The new residences will run on solar power, relying on a combination of on-campus rooftop panels and generation from two solar farms.
Tina Fischer November 17, 2025
Maine climbs in national hospital safety rankings
Renee Cordes November 17, 2025Six Maine hospitals received a top A grade in the latest readout from the Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog group based in Washington, D.C.
Renee Cordes November 17, 2025
Oakland downtown businesses can apply for facade improvement grants
Tina Fischer November 17, 2025Grants will provide up to $25,000 funding for exterior building upgrades that enhance commercial areas of the Kennebec County town.
Tina Fischer November 17, 2025
How to express gratitude this Thanksgiving and beyond
Nancy Marshall, Marshall Communications Updated: November 19, 2025In business, gratitude reinforces culture, boosts morale and turns clients into longtime partners, our guest columnist writes.
Nancy Marshall, Marshall Communications Updated: November 19, 2025
With Newry lease, Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation plans to expand programs
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 17, 2025The lease provides space to consolidate adaptive gear storage and maintenance and provide accessible, on-site lodging for volunteers, interns and participants year-round.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 17, 2025
Children’s treatment program unveils expanded special-purpose school in Orono
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 17, 2025The facility, a repurposed office building, has three times more classrooms than the Old Town location. Added capacity means more enrollment from rural areas.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 17, 2025
Maine law firm rankings reset: Who’s up, who’s down on annual leaderboard
Renee Cordes Updated: November 17, 2025There's a new No. 1 among Maine-based firms in the latest annual list compiled by Mainebiz.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 17, 2025
Machias Savings adds commercial banker in southern Maine
Alexis Wells Updated: November 18, 2025Tara Perruzzi brings more than 30 years of retail and commercial banking experience to her new role.
Alexis Wells Updated: November 18, 2025
Maine expands recall of cannabis vape cartridges
Alexis Wells Updated: November 17, 2025The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy issued the original recall on Oct. 27, following an investigation into a consumer complaint of an adverse health reaction.
Alexis Wells Updated: November 17, 2025
'Teacher, carpenter, nurse' housing: Workforce condo project breaks ground in Westbrook
Tina Fischer Updated: November 14, 2025The project, slated tor completion in late 2026 and dubbed Clover Terraces, targets middle-income, first-time homebuyers — those who earn between 80% and 120% of the area median income.
Tina Fischer Updated: November 14, 2025
Jackson Lab seeks new operator for on-site child care center in Bar Harbor
Laurie Schreiber November 13, 2025Jackson Lab built a child care center on its Bar Harbor campus and began operations in early 2024 with Down East Family YMCA as the operator.
Laurie Schreiber November 13, 2025
Belfast parcel that was rejected for aquaculture site will become conservation land
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 14, 2025The buyer is the conservation group Penobscot Bay Waterkeeper, which paid Nordic Aquafarms Inc. $1.5 million for the site.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 14, 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.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 14, 2025
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.
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