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Home buyers are predicted to seek out smaller markets in the Northeast and Midwest in 2026
Tina Fischer 8 hours agoThe Portland-South Portland metro market ranks No. 12 out of 100 markets surveyed by Realtor.com.
Tina Fischer 8 hours ago
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 10 hours agoThe 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 10 hours ago
Maine congressional delegation introduces bill to support farmers affected by ‘forever chemicals’
Alexis Wells 11 hours agoIf 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 11 hours ago
The Grinch factor: Workforce challenges, holiday pressures weigh on small businesses confidence
Renee Cordes 11 hours agoThe latest quarterly index from the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows a dip in the fourth quarter.
Renee Cordes 11 hours ago
Maine fishermen press for fair rules in 'Gray Zone' waters between Maine and Canada
Renee Cordes 13 hours agoKnown 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 13 hours ago
Maine Cancer Foundation awards grants to boost patient access to care
Renee Cordes 14 hours agoThe 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 14 hours ago
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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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MDI Hospital gets $4M gift to help fund major upgrade
Laurie Schreiber December 2, 2025The hospital serves a year-round population of 5,500. But a seasonal spike of summer residents and visitors puts total visits at 70,000 yearly. The $41.3 million project is underway to expand and modernize the campus.
Laurie Schreiber December 2, 2025
MDI Bio Lab starts renovations on century-old research building
Laurie Schreiber December 1, 2025The redesign will accommodate year-round operations, with an open-plan, more bench space and a bio-secure procedure room for sensitive experimental work.
Laurie Schreiber December 1, 2025
Maine agency to map gaps in cellphone coverage
Tina Fischer December 1, 2025The state agency charged with expanding reliable cell connectivity is launching a statewide planning process to assess coverage gaps.
Tina Fischer December 1, 2025Maine regulator warns of fake health insurance offers
Renee Cordes December 1, 2025Maine’s insurance regulator is warning consumers about unlicensed health insurance sellers offering to enroll people in coverage through an entity called LifeX Research Corp.
Renee Cordes December 1, 2025
Robot takes center stage at credit union’s new tech hub
Renee Cordes December 1, 2025The 3,400-square-foot leased space aims to offer Town & Country FCU members and others an opportunity to see, touch and experience technology used in banking and other industries.
Renee Cordes December 1, 2025
Private school plans move into Peck Building in downtown Lewiston
Laurie Schreiber November 30, 2025The Peck Building, which dates to 1893, was the longtime home to the B. Peck & Co. department store and was later an L.L.Bean call center.
Laurie Schreiber November 30, 2025
With Port Clyde property donation, Colby College will expand midcoast footprint
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 1, 2025The site of a general store destroyed by fire in 2023 will be rebuilt as a restaurant and collaborative facility. An inn will be repurposed as a research facility and student housing.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 1, 2025
Acquisition of Central Maine Healthcare gets conditional OK from Maine regulators
Renee Cordes Updated: December 1, 2025The deal, announced earlier this year, would give a nonprofit acquirer sole ownership of all Central Maine Healthcare services and facilities, including Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 1, 2025
Longtime board president at New England Cancer Specialists to step down; successor named
Alexis Wells November 26, 2025Devon Evans will succeed Chiara Battelli as the new president of the board of directors, assuming the role on Jan. 1.
Alexis Wells November 26, 2025
A new training program will develop apprentices for Maine's construction industry
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 1, 2025The program is a result of a statewide partnership launched in March that includes over 50 stakeholders from the construction industry, trade associations, union, education and workforce development systems.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 1, 2025
A roundup of Maine's commercial real estate sales from November 2025
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 1, 2025Every week in the Tuesday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate sales. Here is a compilation of sales published in November 2025.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 1, 2025Developer provides path for nontraditional investments in real estate
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 1, 2025A Windham subdivision and other housing projects in the pipeline are part of a financial advisor’s turn to real estate development for non-traditional investments in retirement accounts.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 1, 2025
Mainers urged to shop local on Small Business Saturday
Renee Cordes November 25, 2025This year marks the 16th edition of the annual tradition devoted to small, independently owned retailers and dining establishments.
Renee Cordes November 25, 2025
Deck the halls: 19 million reasons to buy a Maine-grown tree this Christmas
Renee Cordes Updated: December 1, 2025Maine’s Christmas tree industry pumps an estimated $19 million into the state’s economy each year — and Gov. Janet Mills is urging residents to keep it growing by choosing a home-grown tree this holiday season.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 1, 2025
Newsworthy people and performances for Dec. 1, 2025
Updated: December 1, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care operations and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: December 1, 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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