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Updated: December 1, 2025
Maine restoration expert Jonathan Taggart was part of a team that restored a historic Hay and Peabody Seth Thomas Clock on Congress Street in Portland.
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Katie Shorey, guest columnist Updated: December 5, 2025
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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
Maine hospitals, peers sue federal government over changes to drug discount program
Renee Cordes December 2, 2025The lawsuit, filed against Trump administration health officials in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, seeks to preserve a federal program that provides lower-cost drugs to hospitals and clinics that serve rural, poor and underserved populations.
Renee Cordes December 2, 2025
How to lead a strategic transformation: Lessons from the C-Suite
Marco Forato, Unum Group Updated: December 4, 2025Marco Forato, chief strategy officer at Unum Group, offers five lessons to drive business growth.
Marco Forato, Unum Group Updated: December 4, 2025A roundup of Maine's commercial real estate leases from November 2025
Tina Fischer Updated: December 2, 2025Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. (The Tuesday Real Estate Insider publishes commercial sales.) Here are the leases published in November 2025.
Tina Fischer Updated: December 2, 2025
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Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
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Maine credit unions raise $238K to fight food insecurity
Renee Cordes November 24, 2025This year’s campaign came as many Mainers faced greater hardship due to the government shutdown and its impact on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as SNAP.
Renee Cordes November 24, 2025
After a year of negotiations, State Theatre workers ratify first union contract
Alexis Wells Updated: November 25, 2025In January, employees voted to join Local 114, setting off months of bargaining aimed at reaching a fair contract for stagehands and stage technicians.
Alexis Wells Updated: November 25, 2025
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
Portland Museum of Art to buy adjacent properties
Tina Fischer November 23, 2025The four properties, now owned by MaineHealth, will enable the museum to add much-needed parking and free up more of the museum building for gallery space.
Tina Fischer November 23, 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
Boston Fed chief lays out global economic risks, opportunities
Renee Cordes Updated: November 24, 2025Susan M. Collins, a member of the interest rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee, warned that the “major, transformative and intertwined” forces shaping the economic landscape could spark more volatile business cycles and inflation.
Renee Cordes 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
With warehouse consolidation, Partners for World Health gains space and efficiency
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 24, 2025The 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.
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
Maine households, businesses to pay more for electricity by January
Renee Cordes Updated: November 24, 2025The new "standard offer" supply rates for residential and commercial customers of CMP and Versant were set through a competitive bid process conducted by the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 24, 2025
With change in council, Gray and town manager part ways
Peter Van Allen November 20, 2025The job of town manager can be one the more challenging in local government, and the rate of turnover is indicative of the hot seat that many managers assume.
Peter Van Allen November 20, 2025
Mascoma Bank adds to its Portland team
Alexis Wells November 20, 2025Mara Pennell brings 20 years of financial services experience to the role in commercial, residential mortgage and consumer lending.
Alexis Wells November 20, 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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