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  • 3D light show to mark Portland Museum of Art's reopening

    James McCarthy February 3, 2017

    It was standing-room only in the Portland Museum of Art's Great Hall Friday morning as invited business and civic leaders got a preview of the museum's $2.7 million upgrade featuring a “reimagined” presentation of its collections across the museum's

    James McCarthy February 3, 2017
  • Foundation's grant boosts Johnson Hall fundraising campaign

    February 2, 2017

    Jane's Trust Foundation, a Boston-based philanthropic trust, has given $75,000 in capital support for the Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center renovation project in downtown Gardiner.

    February 2, 2017
  • Bank donates $30K to Colonial Theatre restoration

    Staff January 31, 2017

    Skowhegan Savings Bank will donate $30,000 toward the restoration of the historic Colonial Theatre in Augusta.

    Staff January 31, 2017
  • HistoryIT hires Emily Cain as chief strategy officer

    Staff January 30, 2017

    HistoryIT, a digital history pioneer based in Portland, announced today it has hired Emily Cain as its first chief strategy officer.

    Staff January 30, 2017
  • Top Gun, African style: A chat with Don Gooding

    Lori Valigra January 4, 2017

    Don Gooding has been anything but idle since he left the helm of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development last March. One of his latest ventures will use elements of MCED's Top Gun entrepreneurship acceleration program in several Sub-Saharan

    Lori Valigra January 4, 2017
  • Augusta has two new businesses

    December 29, 2016

    A yoga studio and a tax-services office have opened in Augusta, the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday.

    December 29, 2016
  • #beerfriday Maine gets some love in WSJ beer story

    December 23, 2016

    Josh Christie, a Portland beer writer and co-owner of the planned Print: A Bookstore, is cited in a Wall Street Journal story about the growth of craft beer.

    December 23, 2016
  • Sweetgrass Farm's gin earns accolades in World Drink Awards

    Staff December 22, 2016

    A spirits maker in Union was named “Best Contemporary American Gin 2017” in the World Drink Awards.

    Staff December 22, 2016
  • Oldest Bath-built wooden vessel acquired by MMM

    Staff December 22, 2016

    Maine Maritime Museum in Bath acquired what is believed to be oldest Bath-built wooden vessel still afloat.

    Staff December 22, 2016
  • Maine newcomers start Lewiston 'slow fashion' company

    December 15, 2016

    Needless Society is a company brand that seems both provocative and an oxymoron for someone wanting to sell products.

    December 15, 2016
  • Small company runner-up: Maine Foodie Tours

    December 12, 2016

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

    December 12, 2016
  • MECA gets $300,000 grant for craft, other programs

    December 9, 2016

    A $300,000 grant from the Windgate Charitable Foundation will boost the Maine College of Art's craft programs.

    December 9, 2016
  • Lauders' $5 million gift launches PMA endowment campaign

    December 9, 2016

    A $5 million gift from benefactors Judy and Leonard Lauder marks the official launch of the Portland Museum of Art's initiative to boost its endowment by $15 million.

    December 9, 2016
  • Portland Buy Local hires first executive director

    December 1, 2016

    Portland Buy Local, which was started a decade ago to represent independent businesses, has selected Jenn Thompson as its first executive director.

    December 1, 2016
  • FAME financing boosts Thompson's Point project

    Staff November 29, 2016

    The Finance Authority of Maine has approved a $500,000 direct loan to Forefront Brick South LLC to help finance property improvements and working capital related to the redevelopment of a vacant building into an events center at Thompson's Point in

    Staff November 29, 2016
  • New Portland shop will put artisans center stage

    November 4, 2016

    An unlikely duo of an international financier and a photographer are teaming up to open a new Portland brick-and-mortar gallery shop on Washington Avenue that will feature original art, handmade furniture and home goods with a bend toward local

    November 4, 2016

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Today's Poll

Did you spend more or less on holiday shopping this year?
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Poll Description

Total spending on holiday shopping was predicted to surpass $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. 

The trade association predicted retail sales in November and December would grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024, which translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023, totaling $976.1 billion.

But holiday shopping can be tricky, with some products seeing price increases, and the overall cost being driven up by gift wrapping, packaging and shipping.