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Creative economy
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Bethel museum heralds opening with an out-of-this-world contest
November 13, 2019After an exhibit installation, the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum is scheduled to open Dec. 12. The museum is promoting the opening with an unusual $25,000 giveaway.
November 13, 2019
Millennial leaders featured in new Central Maine Growth Council project
October 31, 2019Millennial business leaders and entrepreneurs in the Waterville area are highlighted in a just-launched project of the Central Maine Growth Council.
October 31, 2019
Call is out for artists to set 'Kennebec on Fire' in Skowhegan
Updated: October 18, 2019Main Street Skowhegan and the Wesserunsett Arts Council are looking for proposals for the floating art installation, which is expected to be a tourist attraction and catalyst for more public art projects.
Updated: October 18, 2019
Children's Museum sells landmark building to its neighbor, Portland Museum of Art
Updated: October 16, 2019The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine on Tuesday sold its property at 142 Free St. in Portland to the art institution, allowing the Children's Museum to to move forward with relocation plans.
Updated: October 16, 2019
Olson House gets restoration boost with federal grant
October 14, 2019The historic Olson House in Cushing has received a boost towards restoration with a $188,208 National Park Service grant.
October 14, 2019
Portland Symphony raises record $5.9M in ongoing capital campaign
September 20, 2019The Portland Symphony Orchestra has raised $5.9 million in its capital campaign, bringing the orchestra closer to its goal of collecting $6.5 million by December 2020.
September 20, 2019
Sea Bags goes 'Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee'
September 18, 2019Sea Bags, the Portland-based maker of totes from recycled sailcloth, is teaming with children's book author Chris Van Dusen for a design inspired by his well-known work, and plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Children's Museum &
September 18, 2019
Snow Pond Center gets backup to spark regional development effort
September 13, 2019Snow Pond Center for the Arts has been named to the national Citizens Institute for Rural Design, something officials at the Sidney arts center and school say is the first step to a collaborative Kennebec County economic development foundation.
September 13, 2019
Feds award $700K to 4 Maine cultural attractions
Updated: September 12, 2019Four Maine cultural institutions have been awarded a combined $704,458 in federal grants, plus $769,730 in matching amounts, to enhance their public outreach.
Updated: September 12, 2019
Portland to Rock Row: Turn down the volume
September 6, 2019The Portland City Council has sent a letter to the Rock Row developers asking them to address concert noise and related issues at the Maine Savings Pavilion in Westbrook.
September 6, 2019
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival continues to grow, boost economy
August 28, 2019The Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival, in its fourth year, is one of many linked to the state's burgeoning local beer industry, and a major draw for out-of-state visitors.
August 28, 2019
Ogunquit art museum receives $2M gift
August 5, 2019The Ogunquit Museum of American Art has received a nearly $2 million gift from Ann Ramsay-Jenkins, a museum board member and philanthropist who grew up in Portland.
August 5, 2019
On the record: The high notes from Eckart Preu, Portland Symphony Orchestra music director
Updated: July 22, 2019The new music director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra sits down with Mainebiz to talk about the city's music scene, the business aspects of his job, and Elvis.
Updated: July 22, 2019
Kennebec Savings donates $100K to arts center planned in Waterville
July 16, 2019Waterville Creates! has received a gift of $100,000 from Kennebec Savings Bank in support of the community capital campaign for the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville.
July 16, 2019
Designer showhouse to benefit Bar Harbor Historical Society
July 15, 2019The third Bar Harbor Designer Showhouse will raise funds toward paying off a loan that allowed the Bar Harbor Historical Society to purchase La Rochelle, the former headquarters of Maine Seacoast Mission.
July 15, 2019
Waterville students get entreprenurial boost with collaborative incubator
July 12, 2019Students from Thomas and Colby colleges are growing their businesses through the summer mentorship and training program, designed to both help them and to keep talent in the community.
July 12, 2019
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