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Renee Cordes
Updated: December 15, 2025
Job market experts view planned layoffs by Charter Communications in Portland as an early indicator of further disruptions.
Editor's note: Striking a balance in Maine’s downtowns
Peter Van Allen Updated: December 15, 2025
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 15, 2025
- Laurie Schreiber December 15, 2025
- Renee Cordes Updated: December 15, 2025
- John Lewis, guest columnist Updated: December 15, 2025
- John O'Meara Updated: December 15, 2025
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Maine nonprofits can get free access to employee assistance program
Laurie Schreiber December 15, 2025Rising health care costs, increased stress and limited organizational capacity make it difficult for small teams to access high-quality support. The new program aims to fill the gap.
Laurie Schreiber December 15, 2025
Portland hires consulting firm to review controversial ‘IZ’ ordinance
Tina Fischer December 15, 2025The city of Portland has contracted with national planning firm CZB to review the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, which developers say has hindered the building of much-needed housing.
Tina Fischer December 15, 2025Presque Isle broadband delivery to help Mi'kmaq Nation close digital divide
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 15, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Family-run Japanese restaurant opens in Portland's Bayside neighborhood
Alexis Wells 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.
Alexis Wells December 12, 2025
Maine's largest architecture firm makes promotions in Portland and Bangor offices
Tina Fischer 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.
Tina Fischer December 12, 2025
Spurwink to expand services to Lewiston
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 15, 2025
Mills administration authorizes $7.5M for Maine's outdoor economy
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber December 12, 2025
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In 2026, Maine voters will have their say in four key elections.
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is up for reelection for one of Maine's two Senate seats. (U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will face reelection in 2030.) The November vote has added weight because Collins chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, a significant source of Maine's federal funding.
In the House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-2nd District, is not seeking reelection. The district includes northern and much of eastern Maine. And U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, is running for reelection.
Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, will term out as governor.
Individual Democrats and Republicans come and go, but the money elected officials control can be a major factor in Maine's economic prosperity.
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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
Planning board approves site plan for 30-story tower in Old Port
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 10, 2025Said one speaker, “It’s just going to be another nail in the coffin of our downtown.” Others were in favor. “It has all the ingredients that we’ve advocated for.”
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 10, 2025
Eggs & Issues panel to look at how Maine’s working waterfront can weather rising tides
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025The Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a discussion on issues facing working waterfronts, from stronger storms and higher sea levels to increased economic pressures.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025
Saco’s newest elementary schools will replace outdated facilities, expand student capacity
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025After more than two decades of planning, the Saco School Department and the city of Saco have broken ground on two new elementary schools, expected to be operational in 2028.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025
First phase of large affordable housing project gets underway in Portland’s North Deering neighborhood
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025Construction has begun on the Lambert Woods North apartments in Portland, part of an affordable housing development which will eventually include 162 apartments.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 10, 2025
How to build a lasting business legacy
Kim Donnelly, Maine Community Bank Updated: December 12, 2025Think of legacy as maximizing the value of the business and keeping your future options open, our guest columnist writes. It comes from the decisions you make now, the structure you build and the clarity you bring to what you want the next chapter to look like.
Kim Donnelly, Maine Community Bank Updated: December 12, 2025
NASA-backed effort at Thomas College aims to get more Maine students into robotics
Alexis Wells December 9, 2025The Building Aspirations through Mentorship and Robotics project, supported by NASA, helps launch teams by providing a startup kit, coach training, student mentors from Thomas College and monthly on-campus workshops.
Alexis Wells December 9, 2025
Colby College plans campus hub touted as ‘leap forward’ for innovation
Renee Cordes Updated: December 10, 2025The Levine's Discovery Headquarters is set to open in fall 2027 in a renovated building on the school's Waterville campus.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 10, 2025
Breeze Airways adds Bangor flight to North Carolina
Renee Cordes Updated: December 9, 2025The new route will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays to one of the fastest-growing regions in the southeastern United States.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 9, 2025
New chief medical officer hired at Penobscot Community Health Care
Alexis Wells Updated: December 9, 2025Kendra Emery comes to the role following several executive roles with MaineHealth, most recently as the chief medical officer of the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.
Alexis Wells Updated: December 9, 2025
University of Maine System’s credit rating affirmed, outlook upgraded
Tina Fischer Updated: December 9, 2025S&P Global Ratings upgraded the University of Maine System’s credit rating and revised its outlook from "negative" to "stable" for the first time since 2021.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 9, 2025
How to make the most of federal tax law changes in 2026
Ben Dailey, guest contributor Updated: December 10, 2025Our guest columnist breaks down new provisions that could have an impact on businesses in Maine, especially those that invest heavily in equipment or operate as pass-through entities.
Ben Dailey, guest contributor Updated: December 10, 2025
Bar Harbor debates whether to extend moratorium on lodging development
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 9, 2025The issues have been points of contention for years, as the tourist destination grapples with the pros and cons of short-term rentals.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 9, 2025
Factory 3 maker space in Portland fills niche for startups and small businesses
Laurie Schreiber December 8, 2025It took about year to find the right space — affordable, industrial and open so it could be built out. Membership took off from the start.
Laurie Schreiber December 8, 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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