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Architecture & Design

  • USM gets green light to complete Portland master plan

    Staff February 1, 2017

    The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has given the go-ahead to the University of Southern Maine to complete a master plan that could dramatically change the layout of its Portland campus.

    Staff February 1, 2017
  • South Portland software firm acquired by ARCOM

    James McCarthy January 23, 2017

    InterSpec, a South Portland-based company that creates software solutions for the building industry, announced Monday it has been acquired by ARCOM, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The purchase price was not disclosed.

    James McCarthy January 23, 2017
  • Contractor named to design $50M Saco River water-treatment facility

    Staff January 9, 2017

    Maine Water has selected Hazen, an international engineering firm, for the engineering design services necessary to build a new water treatment facility near the Saco River in Biddeford.

    Staff January 9, 2017
  • More tweaks to 58 Fore St. plan sought

    December 12, 2016

    Portland's Historic Preservation Board is asking for up to 12 planned townhouses to be removed from the proposed redevelopment of 58 Fore St., but developer James Brady hopes to continue talks.

    December 12, 2016
  • Medium company runner-up: Horch Roofing Inc.

    December 12, 2016

    How would you describe your company’s core mission?:

    December 12, 2016
  • Biddeford: Parking shortage costing jobs

    November 30, 2016

    Biddeford city officials are concerned a lack of parking spaces downtown is costing jobs and putting the community's revitalization at risk.

    November 30, 2016
  • How 'plywood on steroids' reduces construction time and payroll costs

    James McCarthy November 28, 2016

    Sometimes referred to as “plywood on steroids,” CLT and related engineered wood products such as nail laminated and glue-laminated timber have been identified by the Maine Forest Products Council as among the forest products with growing potential

    James McCarthy November 28, 2016
  • Mainebiz announces finalists for 'fastest growing' awards

    Staff November 16, 2016

    Mainebiz has chosen eight companies as finalists for the Mainebiz “Fastest Growing Companies in Maine” awards. All eight companies have exhibited tremendous growth over three years and made significant contributions to Maine's economy.

    Staff November 16, 2016
  • South Portland InterSpec scores $23K MTI grant

    Staff September 20, 2016

    The South Portland-based firm InterSpec received a $23,000 grant from the Maine Technology Institute to develop, market and integrate the Unified Field Guide Specification documents, which are guides used for construction projects worldwide, into

    Staff September 20, 2016
  • Ellsworth awarded $300K Community Development Block Grant

    June 24, 2016

    The city of Ellsworth will receive $300,000 from the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development via the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development that can be used to assist homeowners and landlords to make improvements in a

    June 24, 2016
  • The Via Agency joins Maine's growing ESOP roster

    Jennifer Van Allen May 30, 2016

    Like a lot of small business owners, The VIA Agency founder and Chairman John Coleman didn't relish the prospect of a giant out-of-state operator swallowing advertising agency he spent 23 years building. An Employee Stock Ownership Plan offered a

    Jennifer Van Allen May 30, 2016
  • Landry/French joins the growing ranks of Maine ESOP businesses

    Kevin Steeves May 5, 2016

    Mainebiz spoke to Landry/French Construction Co. Vice President Kevin French about the decision to establish an ESOP at the Scarborough-based company.

    Kevin Steeves May 5, 2016
  • Biddeford firm scores $15M Navy Contract

    Staff May 4, 2016

    The U.S. Navy has awarded a $15 million, five-year contract to the Biddeford architectural and engineering firm Oak Point Associates to support Naval Facilities Engineering Command projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery and other Navy

    Staff May 4, 2016
  • ‘Legacy’ Brewer brick maker closes

    April 25, 2016

    After 110 years in business, the Brewer-based Brooks Brick Co. called it a day on Friday — as competition from brick suppliers out of state, lack of demand from homeowners, budget cutbacks for school facilities and an aging workforce of masons has

    April 25, 2016
  • Art project delayed for Woodford's Corner facelift

    April 6, 2016

    There's more news about the much-needed rehab of the five-way intersection of Woodford's Corner in Portland — including the decision on Monday to delay action on a public art proposal for the heavily traveled neighborhood.

    April 6, 2016
  • Waterfront ice rink plans gain support from Bangor officials

    March 30, 2016

    The Bangor Rotary Club is gearing up to celebrate its centennial by gifting the city a long-talked-about addition to the Bangor Waterfront — an ice rink and splash pad that would overlook the Penobscot River year-round.

    March 30, 2016

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The 2025 summer tourism season has gotten off to a rainy start, with rain affecting at least part of each weekend so far.  

For businesses like wedding venues, tour boats or restaurants that depend on outdoor seating, rain can put a damper on attendance and sales. 

Office-based businesses may not be as affected.

And farms, orchards and nurseries may welcome rain — as long as it doesn't come with high winds or all at once.