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On the Record: For Icelandic food entrepreneur new to Portland, the ‘skyr’ is the limit

Renee Cordes Updated: November 15, 2021

Restaurant and film-industry veteran Unnar Helgi Danielsson talks to Mainebiz about the inspiration behind a new brand of healthy food called Thor's Skyr.

Renee Cordes Updated: November 15, 2021
Mills unveils $20M grant program for Maine farmers, food processors

Renee Cordes November 9, 2021

Funded through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, the federal grants are meant to help farmers and food processors replace aging infrastructure to meet growing demand for locally grown food.

Renee Cordes November 9, 2021
Cities celebrate holidays with in-person tree lightings, while Portland opts for 'tree cam'

William Hall Updated: November 10, 2021

After going online last year, many U.S. cities are resuming in-person tree lightings for this holiday season. Portland is taking a "prudent," virtual approach, says the executive director of Portland Downtown.

William Hall Updated: November 10, 2021
Maine nonprofits team up with Airbnb to help veterans earn income as hosts

Renee Cordes November 8, 2021

In a three-way partnership announced Monday, Boots2Roots is teaming up with Airbnb Inc. and LIve + Work in Maine to help former active military members pursue home-sharing in Maine as a source of income.

Renee Cordes November 8, 2021
Auburn streamlines permitting, lowers fees in hope of spurring business growth

Staff November 4, 2021

The effort is designed to make it easier for residents, contractors and businesses to understand the city’s permitting process and to support economic development and real estate projects.

Staff November 4, 2021
Maine rolls out first $5M of small business grant program

Renee Cordes November 4, 2021

Capital-intensive small businesses in Maine in need of short-term help can apply for grants through Nov. 26.

Renee Cordes November 4, 2021
Business park nears deal for return of a corporate headquarters to Portland

William Hall Updated: November 4, 2021

The city could soon ink an agreement to sell two lots for development at Portland Technology Park, a business campus created in 2013 and originally conceived as a biotechnology cluster.

William Hall Updated: November 4, 2021
Rock Row unveils plans for $75M convention center that would be Maine's largest business venue

William Hall October 28, 2021

The mixed-used complex now under development in Westbrook gains a key piece with the proposed addition of a 110,000-square-foot venue for conferences, meetings and other events.

William Hall October 28, 2021
Bangor’s transit transition: New depot aims to put transit on the map as transport of choice

Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 1, 2021

Fittingly called the Community Connector, the bus system in Bangor is a key driver in the region's economic vitality. Now the city is getting a downtown transit center whose impact will go far beyond the downtown.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 1, 2021
Upcoming GrowSmart summit to seek economic silver lining in climate action

Staff Updated: October 21, 2021

A World Resources Institute expert in the economics of climate action will discuss engaging communities through opportunities such as offshore wind, community solar and EV charging stations.

Staff Updated: October 21, 2021
Mills announces $139M investment in Maine's pandemic recovery

Jessica Hall October 19, 2021

Gov. Janet Mills outlined $139 million in funding as a step towards helping small businesses. Additional measures will be announced later to help with job training, workforce housing, child care and other needs.

Jessica Hall October 19, 2021
With new plan, Auburn aims for a revitalized downtown

Staff October 19, 2021

The city’s of Auburn’s five-year downtown revitalization plan, unveiled Monday, provides a vision and steps for creating an inviting downtown that includes development areas and a focal point for arts and entertainment.

Staff October 19, 2021
Island Institute’s new head lays out long-term sustainability goal

Renee Cordes Updated: October 18, 2021

The president of the Rockland-based nonprofit has set an ambitious 10-year goal: helping Maine's maritime economy fight against climate change by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Renee Cordes Updated: October 18, 2021
Harbor horizons: New waterfront investment seeks to enhance Camden’s power of attraction

Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 18, 2021

A 2020 fire severely damaged Lyman-Morse's facility on Camden Harbor, but the boatbuilder is rebuilding there. The president of the Thomaston-based company views the project as a way to serve both the customer base and the community.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 18, 2021
USM, UMaine get $500K for next steps in state's 10-year economic plan

Jessica Hall October 8, 2021

The University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine will use a $509,000 federal grant to fund technical assistance and research needed to implement the state's 10-year economic development strategy.

Jessica Hall October 8, 2021
With grant, Maine hopes to reignite interest in coworking and collaborative workspaces

Staff October 1, 2021

Coworking and collaborative workspaces were growing in popularity across the state in 2019, but interest slumped in 2020. This week the state launched a grant program to create more spaces and support entrepreneurship.

Staff October 1, 2021

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Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank

With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.

Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.

Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?

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