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Government & Politics
Portland mayor pushes for faster housing starts
Updated: December 17, 2025In his latest state of the city address, Mayor Mark Dion urged officials to cut delays between housing project approvals and shovels going into the ground.
Updated: December 17, 2025
Maine launches funding platform to tackle 'biggest and most complex challenges'
Updated: December 17, 2025The Maine Office of Community Affairs offers a "single place to navigate state programs that support revitalization, housing, broadband, resilience and community development,” said one town manager.
Updated: December 17, 2025
Mills administration authorizes $7.5M for Maine's outdoor economy
December 12, 2025The grants are expected to create jobs in trail design, construction and maintenance and revenue from materials purchases. Maine’s trail systems are considered critical for the outdoor economy.
December 12, 2025
Maine congressional delegation introduces bill to support farmers affected by ‘forever chemicals’
December 10, 2025If passed, the legislation would boost funding for soil and water testing, monitor PFAS levels in individuals’ blood, and upgrade equipment to help farmers stay profitable.
December 10, 2025
Maine fishermen press for fair rules in 'Gray Zone' waters between Maine and Canada
December 10, 2025Known as the Gray Zone, the 277-square-mile area of ocean is fished by both countries and remains one of America’s only contested maritime borders.
December 10, 2025-
Bar Harbor debates whether to extend moratorium on lodging development
Updated: December 9, 2025The issues have been points of contention for years, as the tourist destination grapples with the pros and cons of short-term rentals.
Updated: December 9, 2025
At 'the front lines of climate change,' Portland joins forces with nonprofit to protect working waterfront
Updated: December 4, 2025The city of Portland has joined forces with the nonprofit Gulf of Maine Research Institute to protect the working waterfront to position Maine’s largest city as a national leader in coastal climate adaptation.
Updated: December 4, 2025
Acquisition of Central Maine Healthcare gets conditional OK from Maine regulators
Updated: December 1, 2025The deal, announced earlier this year, would give a nonprofit acquirer sole ownership of all Central Maine Healthcare services and facilities, including Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Updated: December 1, 2025
Maine Funding Network hosts funding and counseling agencies as a platform to help entrepreneurs
November 25, 2025An initiative of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and the Finance Authority of Maine, the network hosts public, nonprofit and alternative funding and counseling agencies. The centralized platform is designed to help
November 25, 2025
'Grateful for our neighbors': This Thanksgiving, here’s what Maine business leaders cherish most
Updated: November 26, 2025Mainebiz asked more than a dozen movers and shakers what they are most grateful for this year. Their answers were as varied as Chef Snoopy’s whimsical dishes in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.”
Updated: November 26, 2025
Weather could be a factor for Thanksgiving travel
Updated: November 25, 2025If you're going away for Thanksgiving, you'll be in good company. Nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this week.
Updated: November 25, 2025
After years of debate, Avangrid transmission line through Maine gets final permit
Updated: November 24, 2025Avangrid Inc. secured the final permit required for the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line project, years in the making.
Updated: November 24, 2025
With change in council, Gray and town manager part ways
November 20, 2025The job of town manager can be one the more challenging in local government, and the rate of turnover is indicative of the hot seat that many managers assume.
November 20, 2025
Maine utilities regulator rejects CMP's proposed rate hike
Updated: November 19, 2025The controversial plan would have increased the average residential customer’s monthly bill by $35 over the next five years to finance power grid upgrades and the hiring of hundreds of line workers.
Updated: November 19, 2025
Portland vetting proposals to oversee Jetport food concessions, shake up dining options for travelers
Updated: November 14, 2025Officials are vetting three proposals to oversee all food and drink spaces in Maine's largest airport, with plans to issue an award in December.
Updated: November 14, 2025
Maine task force maps AI strategies, caveats for economy, workforce
Updated: November 3, 2025As employers engage with AI, it’s equally important to think about employee perspectives, as those with the best sense what AI actually looks like on the ground.
Updated: November 3, 2025
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