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University of New England receives an unusual donation — a seaweed snack business
September 30, 2024The University of New England has been gifted a small business that will provide students with real-world opportunities in nutrition, business, marketing and aquaculture.
September 30, 2024
FocusMaine created 1,200 jobs, $262M in revenue over 5 years, report says
September 30, 2024FocusMaine is now focused on ramping up its work to increase collaboration in each industry.
September 30, 2024
14 workers in Hermon lose jobs as Midwestern food-delivery company shuts down
Updated: September 30, 2024In 1952 — long before the days of Grubhub and DoorDash — there was Schwan's Home Delivery. Now the iconic yellow freezer trucks are making their last runs, and some Mainers are out of work.
Updated: September 30, 2024
5 Maine startups vie for $50K prize in LaunchPad business pitch-off
Updated: September 30, 2024The small businesses, from a buckwheat snack brand to the developer of African-language learning app, will compete in next month's competition organized by Gorham Savings Bank.
Updated: September 30, 2024
Friday Food Insider Notebook: One closing, two awards and lots of apples
September 27, 2024This week's Friday Food Insider rounds up a selection of foodie business news from southern Maine and the midcoast.
September 27, 2024
Scarborough's Higgins Beach Market to be razed, rebuilt
Updated: October 2, 2024Big Tree Hospitality, owner of the Higgins Beach Market and other neighborhood stores, plans to tear down the existing market and rebuild over the winter.
Updated: October 2, 2024
LLBean inks wholesale deal with Von Maur, retailer with stores in 15 states
Updated: September 25, 2024Both family-owned companies have been in business for over a century. Wholesale partnerships are an important part of L.L.Bean’s growth strategy.
Updated: September 25, 2024
After 84 years, Warren’s Lobster House in Kittery is going up for auction
Updated: September 23, 2024The property was listed for sale at $4.9 million, then $3.9 million, before ultimately being taken off the market.
Updated: September 23, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Long drive, long wait for a lobster roll at Red's Eats
Updated: September 20, 2024Take a trip to Wiscasset with your friend, the Friday Food Insider, to hear about my experience at Red's Eats.
Updated: September 20, 2024
Encore planned for Maine food trade show, awards in Portland
Updated: September 17, 2024The Maine Food Producer Showcase & Golden Fork Awards will be held at Brick South on Thompson's Point on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Updated: September 17, 2024
Portland sports bar launches with a big bet on legal gambling
September 16, 2024Oddfellahs, at 55 Market St. in the Old Port, opened Friday with the distinction of being the first brick-and-mortar site in Maine where bets on organized sports can legally be placed.
September 16, 2024
Friday Food Insider: A Mediterranean restaurant opens its doors in Falmouth
September 13, 2024In recent months, Falmouth has welcomed many new restaurants to its food scene, including Jaffa Mediterranean Grill, an outpost of a South Portland-based restaurant.
September 13, 2024
On the Record: Owner of multiple Aroma Joe’s franchises sees her future in mentoring others
Updated: September 16, 2024Maryna Shuliakouskaya, originally from Belarus, owns nine Aroma Joe’s locations in Maine, with a 10th due to open later this year in Saco.
Updated: September 16, 2024
Downtown Waterville, still a work in progress, is up and coming
Updated: September 16, 2024The area is bustling and has become more so. In recent years, over $200 million of investment, along with help from tax incentives, has transformed the downtown.
Updated: September 16, 2024
Friday Food Insider Notebook: New brew, restaurants, fall festivals and more
Updated: September 6, 2024Here's a roundup of food stories across Maine, including festivals, new restaurants and a beer collaboration.
Updated: September 6, 2024
South Paris retail plaza anchored by Save-A-Lot scooped up as value-add opportunity
Updated: September 23, 2024The multi-use retail strip, which sold for $1.25 million, is in a high-visibility location en route to Sunday River and came with a near-full tenancy, with two vacancies available.
Updated: September 23, 2024
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