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Creative economy

  • Portland engineer wins three Grammys

    February 9, 2015

    Bob Ludwig, owner of Gateway Mastering Studios in Portland, won three Grammys at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday night.

    February 9, 2015
  • Meet Dan DenDanto, an expert in restoring whale skeletons for museums and exhibits

    Laurie Schreiber January 12, 2015

    Dan DenDanto, a Mount Desert Island-based scientist, is one of the nation's foremost experts in the specialized field of cleaning, articulating and restoring whale skeletons for display.

    Laurie Schreiber January 12, 2015
  • The business of craft: Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers profits from hands-on, Maine-based production

    Tina Fischer December 15, 2014

    When Thomas Moser began creating furniture in the 1970s, he did so from an overwhelming desire to build with his hands.

    Tina Fischer December 15, 2014
  • Portland studio stands out with 'fantasy photography'

    Dylan Martin October 31, 2014

    Lauren Lear is among many other photography business owners in Maine, but what makes her stand out is her “fantasy photography,” giving subjects a chance to immortalize a different and sometimes otherworldly version of themselves.

    Dylan Martin October 31, 2014
  • Chris Thompson moving on Portland waterfront development

    Dylan Martin October 6, 2014

    Walking around Thompson's Point in Portland on a fall afternoon, it becomes clear that progress is moving forward for the $105 million mixed-use development that aims to transform the 30-acre industrial site into an arts-and-entertainment hub, or,

    Dylan Martin October 6, 2014
  • Women to watch: Lauren Wayne, State Theatre

    Dylan Martin August 11, 2014

    Name a large-scale concert that's happened in Portland over the past several years — Ray LaMontagne, Elvis Costello, Snoop Dogg — and chances are, Lauren Wayne was involved.

    Dylan Martin August 11, 2014
  • Portland music startup expects $2M in revenue this year

    June 26, 2014

    Sound Rink, a Portland-based music startup that sells VIP packages of touring musicians to fans, is expected to generate $2 million in revenue this year after starting two years ago.

    June 26, 2014
  • This L-A film festival was organized in less than 3 months — and it's already starting to sell out

    Dylan Martin June 13, 2014

    The Emerge Film Festival starts in the Lewiston-Auburn area tonight, but with over 1,000 passes sold and a large group of sponsors supporting it, you probab

    Dylan Martin June 13, 2014
  • Maine-inspired film made out-of-state due to incentives

    May 23, 2014

    The town of Farmington could have been the star location of an upcoming film featuring Jason Sudeikis and Rebecca Hall, but the filmmakers decided to film in Massachusetts instead.

    May 23, 2014
  • Maine author sues Warner Brothers over movie

    May 1, 2014

    A Maine author is suing Warner Brothers over the Oscar-award winning movie “Gravity.”

    May 1, 2014
  • NEA awards $827K to Maine arts groups

    April 17, 2014

    Rep. Chellie Pingree announced Wednesday that the Maine Arts Commission would receive a $720,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant and that several Portland-area arts groups would receive a total of $107,500 in NEA grants.

    April 17, 2014
  • Portland engineer takes home four Grammys

    January 27, 2014

    Bob Ludwig, owner of Gateway Mastering Studios in Portland, won four Grammy Awards Sunday night for his work as mastering engineer on various albums.

    January 27, 2014
  • Pulp+Wire gets top honor in design contest debut

    Matt Dodge December 18, 2012

    On its first try, local branding and marketing firm Pulp+Wire took the top spot in a national trade publication's annual design contest.

    Matt Dodge December 18, 2012
  • New Gloucester furniture-maker gets national TV cameo

    December 5, 2012

    New Gloucester's Chris Becksvoort has made Shaker furniture for Yo-Yo Ma and other big names. On Thursday, it's Becksvoort and not just his work that will be in the limelight.

    December 5, 2012
  • Website targets Portland's 'budding startup ecosystem'

    Matt Dodge December 3, 2012

    A new website aims to be the go-to directory for Portland's startup community, helping entrepreneurs navigate local business resources, events and organizations.

    Matt Dodge December 3, 2012
  • Jean Maginnis connects art, business to drive Maine's economy

    Matt Dodge October 15, 2012

    Although she's a champion of collaboration, one can almost imagine a lone Jean Maginnis, paintbrush in hand, dutifully applying brushstrokes 100-feet off the ground to complete the world's largest public art painting.

    Matt Dodge October 15, 2012

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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.