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Games scheduled for this weekend at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland could be postponed if a threatened hockey players' strike goes ahead.
Coming in for a landing: Bangor airport touts $45M runway revamp
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Preservation grants to support improvements in rural downtowns
December 23, 2025Projects in four downtowns include distinct building types: a former federal courthouse and post office, a theater, a downtown commercial building and former jail.
December 23, 2025
College of the Atlantic to fund six scholarships for Maine residents
Updated: December 23, 2025Six Maine students will be selected to receive full scholarships to the Bar Harbor-based liberal arts college through the school's new Pine Tree Scholars program.
Updated: December 23, 2025
$57M sale of apartment complex in Freeport is Maine's largest commercial property deal for 2025
Updated: December 23, 2025The Residences at Crosstree is one of the largest multifamily housing developments in Freeport in recent memory, with 144 units across six buildings.
Updated: December 23, 2025
Maine's got game: Sports stories that made headlines in 2025
Updated: December 23, 2025From pro teams to the college scene, it’s been a bustling year for the sports business in Maine.
Updated: December 23, 2025
UMaine System, graduate student workers' union ratify collective bargaining agreement
December 22, 2025The new contract provides for stipend increases, health insurance benefits and free tuition for the 900 workers represented by the union.
December 22, 2025
How to successfully run a business with your spouse
Updated: December 23, 2025Our guest columnist recommends setting boundaries and removing emotion from decision-making.
Updated: December 23, 2025
Acadia National Park gets $10.8M to jumpstart employee-housing project
December 21, 2025If the park can’t provide bedrooms for prospective seasonal employees, most couldn’t find a place to live within commuting distance — also increasingly the case with permanent staff.
December 21, 2025
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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
Portland mayor pushes for faster housing starts
Updated: December 17, 2025In his latest state of the city address, Mayor Mark Dion urged officials to cut delays between housing project approvals and shovels going into the ground.
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
Friday Food Insider: 10 stories Mainebiz readers devoured in 2025
Updated: December 19, 2025From bittersweet closings to delicious debuts and a dash of Philly "wonder ice," this was a year of change for Maine's dining scene.
Updated: December 19, 2025
Here comes the sun: sustainability pros start consultancy in Portland
December 15, 2025Hubbard and Pulaski have consulted for major institutions and developers around the world. With their new firm, “We like seeing the projects through and working face-to-face.”
December 15, 2025
Maine nonprofits can get free access to employee assistance program
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.
December 15, 2025
McCrum bought out by McCain’s, Aroostook County reacts
Updated: December 15, 2025A major shift has recently occurred in the world of processed potatoes when international giant McCain’s bought out Washburn-based processor McCrum.
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Portland hires consulting firm to review controversial ‘IZ’ ordinance
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.
December 15, 2025 
Static on the line: Call-center layoffs could spell more trouble ahead for Maine labor market
Updated: December 15, 2025Job market experts view planned layoffs by Charter Communications in Portland as an early indicator of further disruptions.
Updated: December 15, 2025
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, 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.
