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Economic Development
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New survey boosts case for working remotely in Vacationland
Updated: August 6, 2020A survey by Live+Work in Maine shows the number of people at jobs in Maine for out-of-state employers is surprisingly large, boosting the case for Maine as a remote-working destination.
Updated: August 6, 2020
USDA invests $4.8M to upgrade two rural Maine water systems
Updated: August 4, 2020Public health and economic development are the top motivators for upgrading decades-old infrastructure in Bridgton, in western Cumberland County, and Milo, in Piscataquis County.
Updated: August 4, 2020
GPCOG, UMaine System to share $700K grant to assist economic recovery
Updated: August 3, 2020Initiatives funded through the federal relief include economic and disaster recovery strategies and workforce training programs.
Updated: August 3, 2020
How WEX stepped in to make room for the Roux Institute
July 31, 2020The Roux Institute has a four-year lease on 20,000 square feet, or one floor, at 100 Fore St., a new building that is expected to be completed in early fall. WEX, which will have another floor in the building, will eventually take over the Roux
July 31, 2020
Mills lifts limit on outdoor gatherings to 100 with strict distancing requirements
Updated: July 30, 2020The governor raised the limit on outdoor gatherings to 100 while keeping the cap on indoor gatherings to 50, prompting a mixed reaction from those in the hospitality industry.
Updated: July 30, 2020
FirstPark seeks developer for remaining acreage
Updated: July 31, 2020The pandemic has increased the value of producing, manufacturing and buying products made in the U.S., which could make the Oakland business park more attractive, its executive director says.
Updated: July 31, 2020
Portland Sea Dogs extend baseball merchandise winning streak
Updated: July 28, 2020The Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox has once again made Minor League Baseball's list of top 25 teams in terms of merchandise sales, out of 160 teams total.
Updated: July 28, 2020
In Biddeford, Phase 1 Riverdam Mill almost fully preleased in just a month
July 27, 2020Port Property Management has nearly completed the first phase of its Riverdam Mill redevelopment in Biddeford. The property had been largely vacant except for two commercial tenants.
July 27, 2020
Holiday Inn By the Bay puts new spin on working remotely
July 27, 2020Holiday Inn By the Bay launched a "work from hotel" promotion as a creative way to drive revenue during the pandemic, and at the same time is speeding up the largest renovation in the hotel's 50-year history.
July 27, 2020
From decommissioned Navy base to one of state’s biggest economic success stories
Updated: July 27, 2020Brunswick Naval Air Station opened in 1943 and thrived for decades as the city’s major economic driver. By the early 21st century it employed 6,500, including 700 area civilians, supporting a $140 million payroll.
Updated: July 27, 2020
New leader takes over Portland Downtown
Updated: July 27, 2020Cary Tyson, newly hired as executive director of the downtown business group, says starting his role amid a global pandemic makes the job "slightly more challenging."
Updated: July 27, 2020
Pandemic generates surge of interest in FirstPark, including 2020’s third sale
Updated: July 24, 2020FirstPark, the 285-acre business park in Oakland, is seeing a surge of interest amid the pandemic, including the park's third sale of property this year.
Updated: July 24, 2020
Outdoor recreation wins big in 2020 Maine Tourism Awards
Updated: July 24, 2020Honorees include Hardy Boat Cruises and Caribou Parks and Recreation Department. All will be formally recognized at next year's state tourism conference.
Updated: July 24, 2020
Auburn's commercial and residential development continues at 'unprecedented' rate
July 23, 2020Between February and June this year, Auburn granted permits for 288,212 square feet of space, and recently has made planning approvals for another 269,000 square feet plus two solar projects.
July 23, 2020
East Millinocket closes on $1.45M purchase of former Great Northern mill site
July 23, 2020The deal paves the way for the town to begin redevelopment of the 215-acre site, in hopes of attracting multiple industrial users. Demolition of portions of the facility will take place over the next 18 months.
July 23, 2020
UNE names endowed business chair, Makerspace chief
July 23, 2020John Austin took up his duties as UNE's first J.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business on July 1, while Justine Basset will take over as director of UNE's P.D. Merrill Makerspace as of Aug. 1.
July 23, 2020
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