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Economic Development
Portland Downtown’s move to larger, public-facing space reflects ‘change and challenges’
Updated: July 28, 2025“Portland Downtown is growing to meet the needs of our city's changing downtown district,” said the organization’s executive director.
Updated: July 28, 2025
Portland at a crossroads: Downtown safety tensions taking a toll on small businesses, real estate
Updated: July 28, 2025Storefront vacancies in the Congress Street corridor reflect the economic costs of the city's homeless problems, but some new businesses are also moving in.
Updated: July 28, 2025
Health care and job training among targets for $20.5M in federal grants in Maine
Updated: July 25, 2025Training an outdoor recreation workforce, developing a shared commercial kitchen and modernizing health care campuses are on the docket for federal grants.
Updated: July 25, 2025
In parts of rural Maine, housing crisis is ‘not a single-issue challenge'
July 23, 2025Throughout Piscataquis and Penobscot counties, the housing crisis is not a single-issue challenge, but a constellation of interrelated barriers, according to a report from Eastern Maine Development Corp.
July 23, 2025
In eastern Maine, grant program has helped jumpstart businesses stalled by pandemic
July 20, 2025Weatherization of an events venue reduced weather-related disruptions and draw more bookings and new business for local vendors. Childcare organizations expanded capacity.
July 20, 2025-
Renys to move into former Big Lots store in Augusta
June 23, 2025The discount retailer aims to open a store at Shaw's Plaza on Western Avenue before Christmas, the company's president told Mainebiz.
June 23, 2025
Portland mulls measure to curb storefront vacancies
June 20, 2025A proposed ordinance for the city's Arts District would require property owners to fill empty storefronts with temporary art installations or experiences.
June 20, 2025
How to inspire college grads to choose Maine — again
June 16, 2025Let's stop treating returning to Maine as a fallback and start treating it as a smart, strategic move, writes guest contributor Katie Shorey.
June 16, 2025
From glamping to paddleboarding, outdoor firms in Bethel find niches in the local economy
Updated: June 16, 2025Building on its strategic location in the middle of prime ski and trail country, numerous businesses have been opening, expanding or transitioning in the Oxford County town of Bethel. The local chamber is creating new branding and marketing assets
Updated: June 16, 2025
Lewiston-Auburn punches above its weight to tackle housing shortages
Updated: June 16, 2025The housing squeeze has resulted in roughly half of workers in both cities commuting close to two hours daily from their homes in more rural areas.
Updated: June 16, 2025
Ellsworth is looking to add to downtown business mix
Updated: May 26, 2025The city is looking to fill vacant storefronts as a next step to build on recent economic development activity.
Updated: May 26, 2025
Freeport hires design team to create a plan for future housing and transportation options
May 16, 2025The Village Corridor Initiative is the town's vision for creating a more dynamic downtown, focused on increased housing and transportation options along U.S. Route 1.
May 16, 2025
Newsworthy people and performances for May 19, 2025
Updated: May 19, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: May 19, 2025
Federal government restores $4.5M Maine Sea Grant funding
Updated: May 5, 2025Money was made immediately available for the upcoming year, with funding for two additional years contingent on future appropriations by Congress.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Fairfield seeks public input on downtown development opportunities
Updated: April 14, 2025The Somerset County town is looking at business development, green spaces and waterfront, housing opportunities and transportation improvements.
Updated: April 14, 2025
Maine poised to leverage ‘blue economy’ opportunities, despite obstacles
Updated: April 1, 2025Maine has a long history of sustainable use of its ocean and coastal resources. But the state’s efforts to support ocean-related industries have been “disorganized.”
Updated: April 1, 2025
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