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Economic Development
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Acadia National Park tourism added $479M to Maine economy in 2022, down slightly
September 1, 2023Nearly 4 million visitors last year brought an economic benefit of $691 million to communities within 60 miles of the park. The numbers in 2021 were higher.
September 1, 2023
Lewiston and Auburn say ‘yes’ to development
Updated: August 28, 2023Lewiston’s slogan — “Opportunity lives here!” — signals its certification as a business-friendly city by the state. Across the river, Auburn earned a national headline proclaiming it America's "YIMBYest" city.
Updated: August 28, 2023
Maine ranks No. 3 for women's equality in nationwide study
Updated: August 29, 2023A report, by personal finance website WalletHub, ranks the best and worst sites for women's equality.
Updated: August 29, 2023
Madawaska’s midtown revitalization project gets $2M federal boost
Updated: August 23, 2023The redevelopment is expected to be transformational, with infrastructure improvements, a new health center, farmers market expansion and multi-use trail.
Updated: August 23, 2023
Workforce housing proposal in Northeast Harbor advances to final review
Updated: August 22, 2023As housing costs skyrocket, the location in a designated growth area is ideal, said the applicant. But a neighbor asked, “Does the density for that development make sense for that piece of property?”
Updated: August 22, 2023
Maine jobless rate stays flat at record low in July
Updated: August 21, 2023Maine’s unemployment rate remained at a record low of 2.4% in July, the fourth straight month at that level and 20th consecutive month below 4%.
Updated: August 21, 2023
Loring’s flight plan: Turning the former Air Force base into a regional aviation, aerospace hub
Updated: August 21, 2023An estimated $50 million to $75 million in public money is needed develop a public airport at the Cold War-era Air Force base in Limestone.
Updated: August 21, 2023
Loring developer in talks to bring aerospace startup to former Air Force base
August 15, 2023HyperSpace Propulsion Inc., in negotiations with Green for Maine LLC, is developing spaceplanes capable of flying passengers to any destination on Earth in under two hours.
August 15, 2023
Maine Community Foundation awards record $1.67M to community organizations
August 7, 2023The foundation’s largest grant program supports projects and organizations across Maine, serving a wide range of people and needs. Over 400 applications are received annually.
August 7, 2023
Inner space: Converting vacant offices for other uses gains traction in Maine
Updated: July 24, 2023Evolving work habits play out on the property market, sparking a growing number of conversions of unused or underused offices into other kinds of properties, from light industrial to residential and educational.
Updated: July 24, 2023
Pingree urges shelter funding boost for asylum seekers
Updated: June 22, 2023The Democratic congresswoman introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Bill.
Updated: June 22, 2023
Lewiston overhauls zoning ordinances to spur development, ramp up housing
Updated: June 8, 2023Rules have been updated for accessory dwelling units, backyard chickens, home businesses and multi-family units, among other types of dwellings.
Updated: June 8, 2023
On the Record: John T. Gorman Foundation aims to help Maine children in need
Updated: June 12, 2023Nicole Witherbee, president and CEO of the Portland-based foundation, talks to Mainebiz about the foundation's mission and impact.
Updated: June 12, 2023
Maine group renews plea for affordable child care
June 5, 2023A report released Monday estimates that the state's child care shortage costs Maine families, businesses and taxpayers $403 million a year.
June 5, 2023
Real Estate Insider notebook: Szanton plans 72 apartments in Lewiston; Gorham grants; a 'funky' boutique
Updated: June 1, 2023Szanton Co. plans a 72-unit mixed-income conversion of a 19th-century mill in Lewiston; Gorham launches a facade-improvement program; the Old Port welcomes a boutique with New Hampshire roots.
Updated: June 1, 2023
14 Maine communities will share $16.2M for brownfields cleanup
Updated: June 1, 2023Turning brownfields into assets helps communities promote revitalization. Priorities include former mills and an abandoned solvents manufacturing facility.
Updated: June 1, 2023
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