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Economic Development
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Maine delegation makes new plea for protecting blueberry growers
Updated: September 18, 2020"Maine has lost an estimated 20% of its wild blueberry farms as prices continue their downward trajectory as they struggle to compete with imports of cheap frozen cultivated blueberries from overseas," says a letter to U.S. Trade Representative
Updated: September 18, 2020
Unum cutting 120 US jobs, including 30 in Portland
Updated: September 21, 2020Even as it cuts 30 Portland jobs in an ongoing corporate alignment, the Tennessee-based disability insurer and group benefits provider is also looking to hire around 25 others here.
Updated: September 21, 2020
On the Record: Portland Regional Chamber CEO Quincy Hentzel on 2020's new challenges
Updated: September 21, 2020The head of the chamber of commerce chats with Mainebiz about how the organization and its "small but mighty" crew are helping Portland area businesses navigate the pandemic, stand up to racism, and come together in new ways.
Updated: September 21, 2020
Holy Donut will fill 'hole' in Auburn, add first location outside Portland area
Updated: September 17, 2020"Auburn and the surrounding communities have always been among our top local supporters, and we are excited to introduce our brand to new neighbors," the company's director of business operations told Mainebiz.
Updated: September 17, 2020
Ellsworth group hopes to position city as 'model green community' for next decade
September 16, 2020A 10-year plan is in the works to guide an approach to growth that is sustainable and environmentally informed.
September 16, 2020
Insider Notebook: Extension sought for money-making Maine preservation tax credits
September 16, 2020Also in the roundup: MEREDA's special fall conference will include insight from Maine's first economic forecaster, Joshua Chamberlain; Pine Tree Curling Club looking to get the bonspeil started.
September 16, 2020
King takes on Washington gridlock, climate change, arts funding in virtual forum
September 15, 2020Speaking to a virtual audience Tuesday of about 650 people, U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, sharply criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and institutional partisanship on both sides. The forum was organized by the Portland
September 15, 2020
$2.1M in federal funding will help Downeaster get back on track during pandemic
Updated: September 15, 2020The money, from the federal CARES Act, will help cover operating and preventative maintenance expenses that are now necessary because of COVID-19.
Updated: September 15, 2020
Portland nonprofit launches fundraiser to save historic Fort Gorges
Updated: September 16, 2020In its first-ever fundraiser, the Friends of Fort Gorges aims to raise $250,000 to match a pledge from the city of Portland for the historic landmark on Casco Bay.
Updated: September 16, 2020
Cellardoor Winery to close Portland tasting room, focus on Lincolnville vineyard
September 14, 2020Citing restrictions on large gatherings, Cellardoor Winery said it will close its tasting room at Thompson's Point, which will host a reservation-only final tasting on Saturday. The winery will continue vineyard operations in Lincolnville.
September 14, 2020
Roux Institute welcomes first class as it prepares for move to WEX building in Portland
September 11, 2020The institute, part of Northeastern University in Boston, aims to create an "innovation hub" focused on technology and life sciences.
September 11, 2020
84 companies named Maine's 'best places to work'
Updated: September 11, 2020The number of winners in the 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine program is down from last year, but only slightly. This year's program has made some changes in response to the pandemic.
Updated: September 11, 2020
Higher ed notebook: USM adds to diversity leadership team, UMA partners with Maine Law
Updated: September 10, 2020The University of Southern Maine announces the appointment of two leaders to help lead diversity building, while the University of Maine at Augusta teams up with the state's only law school for an accelerated dual degree program.
Updated: September 10, 2020
Casco Bay ferry operator gets an additional $1.9M in CARES funding
Updated: September 10, 2020Funding for the Casco Bay Island Transit District, which runs Portland's quasi-municipal ferry service to six inhabited islands. is meant to help the operator keep its vessels, facility and equipment in service and in good working condition during
Updated: September 10, 2020
Scarborough hospice gets $6.75M home of its own
Updated: September 8, 2020The recently completed facility, at 390 U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough, was built by Zachau Construction and designed by SMRT Architects and Engineers.
Updated: September 8, 2020
Immigrant Welcome Center seeks next leader to carry on Nahimana's legacy
Updated: September 4, 2020The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is seeking a new executive director to succeed — but not replace — the late Alain J. Nahimana.
Updated: September 4, 2020
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