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Mainers urged to shop local on Small Business Saturday
November 25, 2025This year marks the 16th edition of the annual tradition devoted to small, independently owned retailers and dining establishments.
November 25, 2025
Friday Food Insider: A behind the scenes look at the world of Grandy Organics and its granola creations
Updated: November 21, 2025Mainebiz goes to Hiram to find out how clusters and other healthy treats are made at the craft food manufacturer.
Updated: November 21, 2025
Maine's only Costco draws 1.8M shoppers to nearby businesses, report claims
November 18, 2025A software program that tracks shopper activity shows that Maine's only Costco brought more traffic to nearly 1,000 area businesses during its first year in operation.
November 18, 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
Friday Food Insider: Aroostook County potato processor to get Canadian owner with global reach
Updated: November 14, 2025Penobscot McCrum, an Aroostook County potato processing facility going back five generations, is set to be acquired by McCain Foods.
Updated: November 14, 2025
Arts and crafts general store, Nash & Co., set to open in Portland
November 12, 2025Jaime and Kate Nash, founders of Nash & Co. Goods and Services leased the 1,800-square-foot space at 417 Congress St.
November 12, 2025
Despite tariff hangover, Maine's largest brewer holds prices steady — for now
November 11, 2025Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, said that tariffs will cost the Portland-based business more than $300,000 this year.
November 11, 2025
From gear to granola: Online shop showcases Maine brands
Updated: November 10, 2025In time of the holiday shopping season, Maine Outdoor Brands has launched the MOB Web Shop featuring 25 member brands and nearly 200 products.
Updated: November 10, 2025
Maine business leaders join forces to tackle housing shortage
November 5, 2025The Build Homes, Build Community initiative aims to reduce barriers to production at both the state and municipal levels.
November 5, 2025
Friday Food Insider: With new event space, Big Tree Hospitality branches out into on-site catering
Updated: November 7, 2025"We've never had a space of our own to just open the doors and host guests, so by adding this incredible space to our operation, our goal is to add events throughout the year right here in our home," said Amy Caramante, who heads up communications
Updated: November 7, 2025
Housing crisis will be the topic of southern Maine initiative
October 31, 2025Participants will include the CEOs of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, as well as the president of MEREDA and the CEO of Bangor Savings Bank.
October 31, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Maine restaurants step up to the plate amid SNAP cuts
October 29, 2025An estimated 12.5% of Maine’s population rely on SNAP benefits, though that percentage is higher in Androscoggin, Aroostook, Washington, Piscataquis and Somerset counties.
October 29, 2025
Skincare startup funds UMaine scholarship to spark innovation
Updated: October 29, 2025A portion of all sales will go towards a scholarship to help students cover the cost of taking their first innovation engineering course.
Updated: October 29, 2025
Coffee By Design awards $10K in Rebel Blend Fund grants
Updated: October 28, 2025For each pound of Rebel Blend sold or brewed at Coffee By Design locations, $1 is donated to the fund; the total from yearly sales is awarded to the winners.
Updated: October 28, 2025
In York County, brewing site will have new operators, name
Updated: October 27, 2025Auxiliary Brewing Co. will take over a building previously occupied by Gneiss Brewing. The space came with equipment and furnishings.
Updated: October 27, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Gummy takeover grips candy stores this Halloween
October 22, 2025Some Maine stores are capitalizing on a nationwide trend with chewy treats this spooky season.
October 22, 2025
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