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New training hubs at Brunswick Landing to boost Maine's aerospace and shipbuilding workforce
Laurie Schreiber October 22, 2025The facilities inside the industrial park consist of a Maritime Industrial Workforce Training Center affiliated with the Maine Maritime Academy and a SpaceTech facility that's part of the Maine Space Corp.
Laurie Schreiber October 22, 2025
Amid challenges, Maine's forest products industry remains an $8.3B 'powerhouse,’ report shows
Renee Cordes October 20, 2025Maine's forest products sector accounts for 3.45% of the state's gross domestic product, according to report that documents an industry in flux over the past five years.
Renee Cordes October 20, 2025
Smooth sailing: A York-based team aims to take the stress out of boat docking
Alexis Wells Updated: October 20, 2025The startup Docked developed a docking system to help boaters safely and efficiently dock pontoon vessels. Equipment like bumpers, fenders and guide rails are installed on docks to help prevent damage and make docking easier.
Alexis Wells Updated: October 20, 2025
On the Record: New head of Manufacturers Association of Maine aims to tackle labor challenges
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2025Bringing more people into Maine’s manufacturing workforce is top of mind for John Lewis, who took the helm of the 300-member trade organization in June.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2025
UMaine’s advanced capabilities advance companies and workforce for the 21st century
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 20, 2025The Advanced Manufacturing Center has worked with hundreds of companies and trained scores of students. The engineering support and service center helps move ideas from concept to production through prototyping, design and fabrication plus workforce
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 20, 2025-
Cresting the third dimension: 3D printing sparks new manufacturing wave in Maine
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2025Companies from early-stage startups to established manufacturers are 3D printing a range of parts and products.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2025
Made in Maine: The American dream sewn into every stitch
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2025American Roots, a Wesbrook-maker of hoodies, jackets T-shirts and custom apparel sourced from American suppliers, is staffed by a 75-strong workforce representing 10 nationalities.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2025
Maine faces shortfall of 3,000 skilled manufacturing workers, study says
Renee Cordes October 10, 2025The study, conducted by Camoin Associates, documents a workforce shortage primarily in engineering, as well as production and related management roles.
Renee Cordes October 10, 2025
Sappi North America appoints key management personnel
Tina Fischer October 6, 2025Pulp and paper manufacturer Sappi has recently named three team members to new leadership positions, both in the Maine-based mills and across the company’s operations.
Tina Fischer October 6, 2025
First-ever Maine Makers Month starts with a bang
Renee Cordes October 2, 2025An expo was held at the VIA Agency headquarters in Portland. The event was organized by Kristan Vermeulen, founder and host of the "Makers of the USA" podcast.
Renee Cordes October 2, 2025
40 Under 40: Gina Mannarino is a food-focused entrepreneur who blends chemistry and creativity
Updated: October 6, 2025Grean Gean's LLC is a Maine-based freeze-drying service business that supports farmers and small food businesses.
Updated: October 6, 2025
40 Under 40: Kiley Cyr is a champion for employee wellness at Bath Iron Works
Updated: October 6, 2025The senior human resources manager is most proud of an injury prevention program at the shipyard led by athletic trainers.
Updated: October 6, 2025
Made in Maine: A Swedish maker of wound-care products to expand Maine production
Tina Fischer Updated: October 6, 2025Mölnlycke Health Care, which plans a major expansion of its Brunswick Landing factory, makes a range of wound-care products.
Tina Fischer Updated: October 6, 2025
Bath Iron Works christens Navy’s newest destroyer
Renee Cordes September 29, 2025Thousands of employees at the midcoast shipyard were involved in the engineering, construction and design of the USS Louis H. Wilson, named for a Medal of Honor recipient and former Marine Corps commander.
Renee Cordes September 29, 2025
Holy Donut goes big on gluten-free with Hannaford rollout
Renee Cordes Updated: September 30, 2025The Portland-based maker of Maine potato donuts has launched a line of gluten-free donuts at 74 Hannaford stores in three states.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 30, 2025
New Balance unveils $65 million addition to Skowhegan factory
Tina Fischer September 24, 2025Boston-based New Balance athletic footwear manufacturer has just completed a 120,000-square-foot expansion to its Skowhegan factory.
Tina Fischer September 24, 2025
Today's Poll
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As hotel construction continues across Portland — with 10 new projects approved before the city imposed a moratorium on new hotel development — developers argue that new hotels bring jobs, tax revenue and visitors.
In June, the city extended the moratorium by six months.
With a growing number of hotel projects underway or proposed, some ask whether the market is saturated. Activists argue that developers should focus on much-needed housing.
Meantime, hotel rates routinely exceed $400 a night in Portland, so there's still apparently demand.
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