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Home buyers are predicted to seek out smaller markets in the Northeast and Midwest in 2026
Tina Fischer December 10, 2025The Portland-South Portland metro market ranks No. 12 out of 100 markets surveyed by Realtor.com.
Tina Fischer December 10, 2025
Casco Bay EyeCare will double size of Scarborough office with new lease
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025Casco Bay EyeCare has signed a lease for 5,000 square feet at 33 Gorham Road, Route 114, in Scarborough, which will give the practice more space and more parking than at its current location in town, at 7 Portland Farms Road.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025
Bangor food-business incubator project advances to front burner
Laurie Schreiber December 10, 2025The city’s business and economic development committee is reviewing proposals for a construction manager as part of the Bangor Central Kitchen's move into the construction and operator model phase.
Laurie Schreiber December 10, 2025
Maine congressional delegation introduces bill to support farmers affected by ‘forever chemicals’
Alexis Wells December 10, 2025If passed, the legislation would boost funding for soil and water testing, monitor PFAS levels in individuals’ blood, and upgrade equipment to help farmers stay profitable.
Alexis Wells December 10, 2025
Maine fishermen press for fair rules in 'Gray Zone' waters between Maine and Canada
Renee Cordes December 10, 2025Known as the Gray Zone, the 277-square-mile area of ocean is fished by both countries and remains one of America’s only contested maritime borders.
Renee Cordes December 10, 2025
Maine Cancer Foundation awards grants to boost patient access to care
Renee Cordes December 10, 2025The Falmouth-based nonprofit leads a statewide effort to reduce the impact of cancer in Maine by investing in programs that advance cancer prevention, increase screening and improve access to care for all.
Renee Cordes December 10, 2025
10 Maine projects awarded $6.5M in economic development funding
Laurie Schreiber December 10, 2025The money comes from the Northern Border Regional Commission, established by Congress in 2008 to fund development projects in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York.
Laurie Schreiber December 10, 2025
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Portland is home to four professional sports teams — the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox; the G-League's Maine Celtics, an affiliate of the Boston Celtics; the Maine Mariners, an ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins; and the Portland Hearts of Pine, which is in USL League One.
In October 2024, the Sports Business Journal named Portland the best U.S. city for minor league sports.
In the past year, Maine's teams have been getting some upgrades.
The Portland Sea Dogs opened a new, state-of-the-art $10 million training facility and clubhouse at Hadlock Field. The Portland Hearts of Pine launched their inaugural season in 2025, playing to consistently sold-out crowds from the very first game and reaching the semifinals in November. And now the Maine Mariners plan to build a new practice rink at the Downs in Scarborough.
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Immigrants make up 3.9% of Portland area construction workforce, study finds
Tina Fischer December 5, 2025The construction industry in greater Portland employs 846 foreign-born workers, around 4% of the overall workforce, a small percentage relative to the U.S. number.
Tina Fischer December 5, 2025
With acquisition, Bangor-based Haley Ward now has three Connecticut offices
Laurie Schreiber December 5, 2025CCA LLC, which is based in Brookfield, Conn., consults in civil engineering, surveying, environmental consulting and landscape architecture.
Laurie Schreiber December 5, 2025
Reward offered in possible oyster-farm theft on Casco Bay
Renee Cordes December 4, 2025The Maine Marine Patrol has teamed up on the search with Maine Operation Game Thief, offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to a conviction.
Renee Cordes December 4, 2025
Portland law firm Pierce Atwood to ring in 2026 with new managing partner
Renee Cordes Updated: December 5, 2025Molly Liddell, who will take the helm on Jan. 1, succeeding David E. Barry.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 5, 2025
Creative studio with a co-working element opens in Portland’s Arts District
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 8, 2025The studio is designed to be akin to a co-working or maker-space model, but specifically built for musicians and creative professionals.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 8, 2025
Solar array in Sanford is one of southern Maine’s largest
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 8, 2025Sanford is one of the top communities in Maine for solar installation, with about 90 megawatts of installed capacity — second in the state only to Farmington.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 8, 2025
L.L.Bean grants to land trusts will stretch from York to Grand Lake Stream
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 8, 2025Land trusts care for nearly 3 million acres — close to 15% of the state. As nonprofits, they rely heavily on private donations and grants to carry out work.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 8, 2025
Friday Food Insider: News of restaurants and craft brews
Alexis Wells Updated: December 5, 2025A California brewer will be the keynote speaker at the New England Craft Brew Summit on Friday, March 6.
Alexis Wells Updated: December 5, 2025
Tech tool could 'kelp' Maine seaweed farmers slash costs
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 4, 2025In a hypothetical scenario, a detailed analysis of dozens of design and operational factors helps farmers cut costs by 85%.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 4, 2025
At 'the front lines of climate change,' Portland joins forces with nonprofit to protect working waterfront
Renee Cordes Updated: December 4, 2025The city of Portland has joined forces with the nonprofit Gulf of Maine Research Institute to protect the working waterfront to position Maine’s largest city as a national leader in coastal climate adaptation.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 4, 2025
Energy assistance funding stalled by shutdown is now available in Maine
Tina Fischer Updated: December 4, 2025Eligible households can receive a one-time heating benefit of up to $500 if they face an emergency, according to MaineHousing.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 4, 2025
Maine among states least vulnerable to ID theft — but stay vigilant, expert warns
Renee Cordes Updated: December 4, 2025To determine where Americans are most susceptible to identity theft and fraud, researchers at personal finance website WalletHub compared all U.S. states across 15 key metrics.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 4, 2025
Amazon's proposed distribution facility in Gorham raises concerns over traffic and noise
Tina Fischer December 2, 2025The online retailing giant is proposing to build a 158,000-square-foot building with parking for 903 vehicles on a 93-acre site in the Gorham Industrial Park off Main Street, which is also Route 25.
Tina Fischer December 2, 2025
How to tell the story that attracts talent to Maine
Katie Shorey, guest columnist Updated: December 5, 2025If we want investors, job seekers and new residents to believe that Maine is a place where ambitious work happens, we must make that work public, our guest columnist writes.
Katie Shorey, guest columnist Updated: December 5, 2025
Takeaways from the 2025 Mainebiz CEO Forum in Bangor
Alexis Wells Updated: December 4, 2025The event featured a panel discussion on "60 ideas in 60 minutes," moderated by Deb Neuman, president and CEO of the Bangor Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Alexis Wells Updated: December 4, 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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