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For Wright-Ryan Construction, new office is all about location
Peter Van Allen Updated: July 30, 2025Wright-Ryan Construction opens an office on Mount Desert Island to support a growing workload there and in the Downeast region.
Peter Van Allen Updated: July 30, 2025
20-lot subdivision proposed at Saddleback
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 23, 2025Each lot would be a half acre, most "ski in, ski out" on an existing or a relocated trail. Buyers would bring in their own architect and builder.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 23, 2025
Allagash Brewing set to turn on the taps in Scarborough
Renee Cordes July 22, 2025Opening day for the Bungalow, a new tap room at the Downs mixed-use development, will be Aug. 2.
Renee Cordes July 22, 2025
Sprawling Scarborough event venue listed for $2.85M
Tina Fischer Updated: July 23, 2025A rare commercial property has come on the market in Scarborough — an 11,799-square-foot event venue poised on 3.2 acres overlooking the city’s marshlands, near Pine Point Beach.
Tina Fischer Updated: July 23, 2025
Maine Real Estate & Development Association adds three board members
Tina Fischer July 22, 2025Three MEREDA members who have been active at the committee level have joined the organization's board of directors, replacing three longtime volunteers.
Tina Fischer July 22, 2025
Hammond Lumber to acquire Ware-Butler, expanding retail and manufacturing footprint
Renee Cordes Updated: July 22, 2025The combined company will employ more than 1,200 people across 34 retail locations in Maine and New Hampshire, according to the Belgrade-based buyer.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 22, 2025
Orono contractor Sargent Corp. completes leadership transition
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 22, 2025The leadership transition is part of a long-term succession plan. Maine’s second-largest construction company has been experiencing record growth and profitability.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 22, 2025
Portland brokerage’s acquisition division scoops up retail plaza in Farmington for $850k
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 21, 2025Location on a main road to Sugarloaf plus value-add improvements made a retail plaza in Farmington attractive as an investment.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 21, 2025
Four-year property search leads SoPo food pantry to bigger space as need grows
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 21, 2025Search criteria included level floor space at grade to make it easier for volunteers and recipients to get in and out, reasonable traffic flow and a discreet location.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 21, 2025
National auto care chain aims to put a dent in busy Biddeford market
Renee Cordes Updated: July 17, 2025Firetone Complete Auto Care is set to open a retail location in mid-August, close to a shop operated by an Auburn-based regional chain whose CEO says he welcomes the competition.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 17, 2025
Cumberland County home prices rebound in June
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 17, 2025The data show the market is gaining momentum this summer, with steady sales volume and renewed upward pressure on prices, according to the Greater Portland Board of Realtors.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 17, 2025
'Urgency and hope': Avesta unveils new housing in Gray for median earners
Laurie Schreiber July 17, 2025Avesta Housing cut the ribbon this week on the first two homes for sale through a program called "A Path Forward — Homeownership for ME."
Laurie Schreiber July 17, 2025
An adaptive reuse of a West End carriage house will bring new condos to the Portland market
Tina Fischer July 15, 2025A century-old carriage house in Portland’s West End is being converted to five condominiums. Four more are being built adjacent to the original building. The development team includes Tim Hebert, Jack Soley and Ali Malone.
Tina Fischer July 15, 2025
Landry/French Construction celebrates 15-year anniversary
Tina Fischer July 15, 2025Founded in 2010 by Kevin French and Denis Landry, the Scarborough-based company has become a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned firm with a staff of 120.
Tina Fischer July 15, 2025
Acadia FCU breaks ground on branches in Brewer, Presque Isle
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 15, 2025Plans to build full-service branches in Brewer and Presque Isle mark a significant expansion in Penobscot and Aroostook counties.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 15, 2025
New recovery center opens in Augusta to meet critical need
Laurie Schreiber July 14, 2025The location was chosen for its proximity to the downtown but far enough to help move people away from downtown businesses. Cash, in-kind donations and hundreds of volunteer hours went into renovations.
Laurie Schreiber July 14, 2025
Today's Poll
Sponsored 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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Groundbreaking Maine
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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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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