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Houlton bodyguard works to make bags that double as armor
Updated: October 22, 2024The combat veteran is now working with the Maine Technology Institute to scale up production of the backpacks and laptop bags, some of which are bulletproof.
Updated: October 22, 2024
Downtown Damariscotta centerpiece sells to tenant for $1.45M
Updated: October 21, 2024The 8,238-square-foot Damariscotta Center building — near shops, art galleries and cafes — has 12 units and 100% occupancy.
Updated: October 21, 2024
Blue Ox opens bigger Lisbon Falls malthouse to make a key craft beer ingredient
October 18, 2024The 20,000-square-foot building quadruples the company’s floor malting capacity, giving Blue Ox the largest such facility outside of Europe.
October 18, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Inflation and wage pressure contributed to some recent restaurant closures
Updated: October 18, 2024People are dining out less frequently, while restaurants are paying more for labor. "It’s economics — the numbers do not work," a local chamber leader says.
Updated: October 18, 2024
Newsworthy people and performances for Oct. 21, 2024
Updated: October 21, 2024A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms and health care institutions in Maine.
Updated: October 21, 2024
On the Record: Jewelry designer from Ghana finds his niche in Maine
Updated: October 21, 2024Ebenezer Akakpo, who works out of a studio in Westbrook and has a retail store in Portland, incorporates Adinkra symbols from his west African homeland into designs for jewelry, apparel and other objects.
Updated: October 21, 2024
After strong summer, Castine sees another shift in business operations
Updated: October 21, 2024Despite local businesspeople telling Mainebiz this was the town's best summer season, there have been ups and downs.
Updated: October 21, 2024
Eyewear chain Warby Parker plans to open Portland store, first in northern New England
October 11, 2024There are over 270 Warby Parker stores across the U.S. and in Canada, but so far none in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont.
October 11, 2024
Technology is key to development of these growing Maine food companies
October 10, 2024Custom freeze-drying, aquaculture and machine-learning, logistics software and ecofriendly cans are some of the types of business in the new cohort of FoodTech Maine.
October 10, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Luke's Lobster owners will relaunch shuttered Dry Dock tavern in Old Port
Updated: October 11, 2024The owners of Luke’s Lobster have signed a lease on the former Dry Dock Restaurant and Tavern, located at 84 Commercial St.
Updated: October 11, 2024Maine billionaire makes list of 400 richest Americans
October 8, 2024Susan Alfond, of Scarborough, ranks No. 388 on the Forbes 400 list — an annual comparison of the net worth among America's elite.
October 8, 2024
Allagash Brewing teams up with Portland Hearts of Pine soccer squad
Updated: October 9, 2024In partnership with the new pro soccer team, Maine's largest brewer will concoct a special beer to be sold at Portland's Fitzpatrick Stadium during matches.
Updated: October 9, 2024
Meet the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 — rising stars who are changing the state
Updated: October 7, 2024For the third year, Mainebiz is recognizing the state's up-and-comers, the next generation of leaders who are changing Maine and its economy for the better.
Updated: October 7, 2024
Friday Food Insider Notebook: Food insecurity, product recalls — and maple syrup
October 4, 2024From maple syrup to food recalls and local chefs and restaurants helping address food insecurity in Maine, here's your foodie news for this week.
October 4, 2024
40 Under 40: Scott Vogel is building community, restaurant hub in Ogunquit
Updated: October 7, 2024Scott Vogel is the president and owner of three restaurants in Ogunquit — the Front Porch Piano Bar and Restaurant, Crew Ogunquit and Coastal Alchemist.
Updated: October 7, 2024
40 Under 40: Jon Stein works as an Ellsworth brewer, City Council member
Updated: October 7, 2024Jon Stein's dual roles give him a first-hand look at some of Maine's most pressing challenges, including the need for housing and a trained workforce.
Updated: October 7, 2024
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