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Economic Development
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Downtown revitalization on tap with Oakland’s new tax increment finance district
Updated: May 30, 2023“This newly created TIF district will make a lasting impact in the town of Oakland by making the downtown more investable, safer, more pedestrian-friendly and directly aligns with the town’s vision of supporting business development and retention,”
Updated: May 30, 2023
MEREDA spring conference: YIMBY advocate pleads for more affordable housing
Updated: May 26, 2023MEREDA's spring conference, focused on solving Maine's housing crisis, covered a lot of ground. YIMBY, short for "Yes in My Backyard," is a pro-housing movement that sprung up in response to NIMBY.
Updated: May 26, 2023
Portland ranks among top 10 cities for summer jobs
Updated: May 25, 2023Portland is ranked No. 7 in a new barometer of summer job markets by personal finance website WalletHub, while Lewiston is No. 49 out of more than 180 cities across the U.S.
Updated: May 25, 2023
Hospitality hiring pushes Maine jobless rate to historic low
Updated: May 22, 2023Maine's unemployment rate has been below 4% for 17 straight months, the longest period on record.
Updated: May 22, 2023
Portland ranks in top 20 U.S. cities to start a career
Updated: May 17, 2023Maine's largest city is No. 17 on a list topped by Atlanta, while Lewiston is No. 51.
Updated: May 17, 2023
Milbridge theater and community arts center rebuild almost complete
Updated: May 4, 2023The auditorium will be the second-largest one in Washington County that’s climate controlled and meets ADA standards for accessibility. Features include professional sound and lighting systems.
Updated: May 4, 2023
Maine ranks in top 10 states for working moms
Updated: May 4, 2023Researchers at WalletHub compared state dynamics across 17 key metrics to identify the best and worst states for working mothers, and Maine was No. 9 overall.
Updated: May 4, 2023
Historic school among city-owned properties up for bid in Auburn
April 28, 2023The 100-year-old Lake Street School is closing at the end of this school year and is now up for bid. Auburn officials are hoping a trio of redevelopment projects can help increase the city's housing stock and stabilize rental and real estate prices.
April 28, 2023
Startups and entrepreneurs will be the focus of Central Maine Growth Council program
April 27, 2023The Waterville nonprofit will spearhead Maine’s Economic Recovery Hubs and award $700,000 in grant funding to early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs.
April 27, 2023MaineHousing offers down-payment help for first-gen buyers
Updated: April 17, 2023Applicants must complete courses in financial literacy and homebuyer education to help them be successful long-term homeowners.
Updated: April 17, 2023
Affordable housing for BIPOC communities is the focus of a KeyBank Foundation grant
April 10, 2023The Genesis Community Loan Fund in Brunswick will provide free professional assistance on project planning, financing and development. The goal is to create at least 120 new units of affordable housing.
April 10, 2023
Maine ranks among top states for military retirees
Updated:Maine's No. 14 ranking for military retirees is based in part on access to health care and lots of wide, open spaces.
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First lady Jill Biden touts vocational training, job creation during Maine visit
April 5, 2023Biden toured the automotive technology and precision machining workshops at Southern Maine Community College as part of a 40-state series of appearances to promote her husband’s employment-boosting and vocational training policies.
April 5, 2023
Bucksport advances year-round rental housing proposal on Main Street
April 3, 2023The property originally included five apartment buildings before a 2013 fire destroyed one. The town bought the properties for redevelopment in 2014.
April 3, 2023
Sports-themed hair salon makes the cut at Rock Row
Updated: April 3, 2023Westbrook's new Sport Clips is staffed by a team of seven employees and broadcasts sporting events for their patrons' viewing pleasure.
Updated: April 3, 2023$1.3M in historic preservation grants includes funds for tribal communities
Updated: March 22, 2023The Maine State Historic Preservation Office was awarded $877,873, with the remainder distributed to Maine's four tribal communities.
Updated: March 22, 2023
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