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Casco Bay cachet: Portland-South Portland metro ranked among top 5 US homebuilding hotspots
Renee Cordes Updated: August 22, 2025The Portland-South Portland metropolitan area was also the only northeastern market to crack the top 10 for new construction in a barometer by Realtor.com.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 22, 2025
Number of homes for sale in Maine increases for fifth consecutive month
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 22, 2025For the fifth consecutive month, for-sale home inventory increased, reaching the highest number since October 2020. The median price dipped from a high in May and June.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 22, 2025
Project underway will add 200 apartments in Portland’s West Bayside neighborhood
Tina Fischer August 21, 2025The $87.8 million affordable housing development will replace a surface parking lot on the corner of Elm and Oxford streets. It's a joint project between Avesta Housing and Reveler Development.
Tina Fischer August 21, 2025
From an ice cream shop to a hot tub dealer, a wave of new businesses is opening in downtown Bangor
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 25, 2025The Queen City is getting a lot more interest in retail coming downtown. “People want to do business with somebody local," says one entrepreneur, capturing the sentiment in the downtown community.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 25, 2025
Hire ground: Northern Maine employers hustle to attract — and keep — workers
Renee Cordes Updated: August 25, 2025Across Piscataquis County, employers in sectors from health care to manufacturing and hospitality are improvising to hire and retain employees.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 25, 2025
Building Business: High Tide Capital repurposes historic properties for modern housing
Tina Fischer Updated: August 25, 2025Orono Lofts will be a three-story, 40,000-square-foot building at 74 Mill St. The building was originally constructed in the 1800s as a church before being converted for Byers Manufacturing.
Tina Fischer Updated: August 25, 2025
Cumberland County single-family home sales strengthen in July
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 21, 2025June was already strong month, but July accelerated those trends. Growth was particularly strong in Portland, Gorham and Yarmouth.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 21, 2025
Gorham agrees to sell Amazon 94 acres for $4 million — but it’s just a first step
Tina Fischer August 20, 2025Amazon will face a site plan review before the planning board, followed by consideration by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, the Maine Department of Transportation and possibly the Army Corps of Engineers.
Tina Fischer August 20, 2025
A social services nonprofit with 6 Maine locations marks progress on Kennebec County site
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 20, 2025Woodfords Family Services — with locations in Brewer, Kennebunk, Manchester, New Gloucester, Waterville and Westbrook — will host an event Aug. 21 to note progress on its Manchester renovation.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 20, 2025
To address housing shortage, Belfast gives OK to one project and considers another
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 20, 2025Belfast approved 60 units of affordable housing, while a separate proposal calls for 200 condos that would address need for "missing middle" housing.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 20, 2025Maine Affordable Housing Conference set for Sept. 9 in Bangor
Tina Fischer August 18, 2025Issues on the agenda for the full day conference include recent housing-related legislation, the impact of Maine's economy on home affordability and availability, and how modular and manufactured housing can help meet the state's needs.
Tina Fischer August 18, 2025Center for Grieving Children responds to need by expanding into larger Sanford satellite location
Tina Fischer Updated: August 20, 2025The new lease at 1209 Main St. will provide more room for both group gatherings and individual meetings. The nonprofit had previously shared space in a Sanford church.
Tina Fischer Updated: August 20, 2025
British fashion brand to shutter all 3 Maine stores amid US exit
Renee Cordes Updated: August 18, 2025FatFace plans to close stores in Portland, Camden and Kennebunkport on Sept. 3, according to a spokesman for the retailer.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 18, 2025
15 Maine companies ranked among nation's fastest-growing
Renee Cordes Updated: August 15, 2025Companies in this year's Inc. 5000 list generated a combined $300 revenue in 2024. The list includes Maine companies that span sectors from technology to construction.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 15, 2025
Real estate investor expands multifamily portfolio with Bath deal
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 18, 2025The plan is to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars over the next several months to upgrade building systems and improvements like a new boiler, siding and roofing.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 18, 2025
Portside’s how-to panel showcases women business owners
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 18, 2025Messages included building a brand around sustainability, inclusivity and local sourcing; and balancing legacy with innovation.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 18, 2025
Today's Poll
Poll DescriptionSponsored 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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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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