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On the Record: Before retiring, Avesta Housing CEO Dana Totman has a lot on his to-do list
Renee Cordes Updated: May 2, 2022Helping new immigrants and securing more land for affordable housing in Maine are some of the things the outgoing president and CEO of Avesta Housing aims to achieve before leaving the nonprofit this fall.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 2, 2022
The Maine Housing Crunch: From Augusta to Auburn, policymakers lay foundation for affordability
Renee Cordes Updated: May 2, 2022Accessory dwelling units and zoning reform are some of the issues Maine lawmakers are addressing to foster more affordable housing, as we explain in this story from our special feature on the housing crunch.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 2, 2022
State launches online tool to help Mainers claim $850 relief checks
Renee Cordes Updated: April 25, 2022Qualified Mainers have until the end of October to file a 2021 Maine individual income tax return to claim their payment.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 25, 2022On Earth Day, Mills announces $2.5M in local grants to fight climate change
Jessica Hall April 22, 2022The grants go to all 16 counties and represent a broad cross-section of projects, such as protecting historic downtowns from rising sea levels, addressing public health risks from rising temperatures, and installing electric vehicle chargers and
Jessica Hall April 22, 2022
Mainers will receive $850 relief checks under new state budget, ready for Mills' signature
Renee Cordes April 20, 2022More than 857,000 eligible working families and older Mainers are expected to receive payments under the state's supplemental budget, scheduled to be signed into law Wednesday.
Renee Cordes April 20, 2022
Maine's metros rank high among best US small cities for starting a business
William Hall April 20, 2022Cities in Maine took four of the top five spots in New England, and scored high among 1,334 municipalities nationwide that were evaluated on the basis of startup-friendly criteria.
William Hall April 20, 2022
Mills vows to solve Maine's tourism, hospitality workforce shortage
Renee Cordes Updated: April 15, 2022The state is focused on addressing root causes of the labor crunch, Gov. Janet Mills told members of the tourism and hospitality industry at a conference on Thursday. The conference released new data showing tourist visits to Maine grew 29% last
Renee Cordes Updated: April 15, 2022
$21M effort by state, higher ed will boost training for health care jobs
Renee Cordes Updated: April 14, 2022A new website called Healthcare Training for ME, funded by $21 million from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, aims to help employers and individuals find the right adult education programs, community colleges and universities as well as apply for
Renee Cordes Updated: April 14, 2022
Female coffee ‘ambassadors’ gather in Portland
Renee Cordes Updated: April 13, 2022Members of the International Women's Coffee Alliance were hosted by Coffee By Design in Portland.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 13, 2022
Maine is poised for 'new space' investment, says industry leader
Laurie Schreiber April 11, 2022Creation of the proposed Maine Space Complex could cost from $50 million to $250 million over five years, but would create more than 5,000 high-paying jobs by 2042, according to a nonprofit backing the idea.
Laurie Schreiber April 11, 2022MaineHousing boosts payment assistance for first-time homebuyers
Renee Cordes April 11, 2022Starting Monday, buyers that qualify for MaineHousing's Advantage down payment assistance grant program will be eligible to receive $5,000 towards the purchase of a home.
Renee Cordes April 11, 2022
Former Millinocket mill site takes a new name, steps up efforts to recruit tenants
Staff April 6, 2022Developing a new name and brand logo was a months-long, collaborative effort. A new website was launched to market the site to potential tenants.
Staff April 6, 2022
Bill in Congress would create Downeast Maine National Heritage Area
Renee Cordes April 5, 2022The bill, supported by Maine's delegation, would open the door for federal funding and could boost tourism in two rural Maine counties.
Renee Cordes April 5, 2022
Teller talent wars: Maine banks, credit unions get more strategic about filling entry-level jobs
Renee Cordes Updated: April 4, 2022As the competition for finding entry-level talent heats up, Maine financial institutions have had to up their recruiting game.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 4, 2022
Live + Work in Maine golf tourney aims to top last year's results, benefit hospital
Staff March 30, 2022Last summer, Maine had its first pro golf tourney in nearly 30 years, drawing over 150 players and nearly 3,000 spectators and pulling in $100,000 for a good cause. Dozens of players are signing onto this year’s tourney.
Staff March 30, 2022
Maine Venture Fund pledges up to $750K for Roux Institute startups
Renee Cordes March 30, 2022The state-sponsored VC firm has pledged up to $250,000 annually over the next three years to support startups planning to grow in Maine. MVF also will use the Roux Institute as a Portland co-working office.
Renee Cordes March 30, 2022
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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