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Awards highlight Maine's immigrant markets, art and historic preservation
October 20, 2025The Maine Development Foundation awards recognize efforts in communities that are part of its Maine Downtown Center program.
October 20, 2025
Stonewall Kitchen will close its Village Candle manufacturing site in Wells
Updated: October 20, 2025The move is part of a new partnership between Stonewall Kitchen and Alene Candles, a manufacturer in Milford, N.H., that will handle production of Village-Candle-branded products.
Updated: October 20, 2025
Portland broker 'confident' of filling Renys space soon
Updated: October 17, 2025The Boulos Co. has had a lot of showings to a range of businesses for the downtown space.
Updated: October 17, 2025
207 Beer Week will make its return in November
October 16, 2025The annual series of events, themed this year as "Deep Roots and Cold Pours," is organized by the Maine Brewers’ Guild and showcases Maine beer and the hospitality industry that supports it.
October 16, 2025
Storm brewing: Coffee roasters tackle tariffs, inflation and labor costs
Updated: October 20, 2025You're likely paying more for the morning cup. Here's what's behind the increases in coffee prices, both in the grocery store and at the coffee shop.
Updated: October 20, 2025Editor's note: Manufacturing is a 12-month industry in Maine
Updated: October 20, 2025Manufacturing Month takes the stage in October and the recent print edition focuses on 3D printing, robotics and automation and the rising cost of a cup of coffee.
Updated: October 20, 2025
Friday Food Insider: New mini-golf sports bar is anything but par
Updated: October 17, 2025Owner Kevin Moschella has built out an 18-hole mini-golf course, restaurant space and course-side bar at 270 Marginal Way in Portland.
Updated: October 17, 2025
Two restaurants in Portland’s Old Port closing as owners regroup
October 14, 2025Bar Futo, a Japanese-inspired restaurant at 425 Exchange St., and Low Stakes Lodge, at 106 Exchange St., have announced plans to close later this fall.
October 14, 2025
Aroma Joe's opens coffee shops in Androscoggin and Kennebec counties
Updated: October 14, 2025Aroma Joe’s has opened its first locations in the rural towns of Greene and Manchester.
Updated: October 14, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Portland Arts District to get coffee shop in long-vacant space
Updated: October 10, 2025Y%F, a new coffee shop owned by Yousif Albadri, has leased the 3,000 square feet of retail space at 602 Congress St. in Portland from 602 Congress LLC.
Updated: October 10, 2025
'Shake up your routine': Business leaders offer 60 ideas in 60 minutes at Mainebiz forum
Updated: October 9, 2025In preparation for the talk, each panelist was asked to share 10 ideas that were used as a starting point for the conversation and compiled in a booklet for attendees to take home.
Updated: October 9, 2025
Former Portland restaurant transformed into catering, events space
Updated: October 8, 2025In the former Local 188 space, Big Tree Hospitality hosts events and uses the kitchen as a home base for catering services.
Updated: October 8, 2025
Friday Food Insider: A taste of Portugal comes to Portland’s East End
October 3, 2025Douro, a new seafood restaurant in Portland, is across the street from a sister restaurant, Twelve. It is expected to open on Oct. 9.
October 3, 2025
First-ever Maine Makers Month starts with a bang
October 2, 2025An expo was held at the VIA Agency headquarters in Portland. The event was organized by Kristan Vermeulen, founder and host of the "Makers of the USA" podcast.
October 2, 2025
40 Under 40: Katie Wise combines a love of design and building with an iconic Maine brand
Updated: October 6, 2025"I try to lead with optimism and positively and enjoy taking on and trying new things," Katie Wise says.
Updated: October 6, 2025
40 Under 40: Gina Mannarino is a food-focused entrepreneur who blends chemistry and creativity
Updated: October 6, 2025Grean Gean's LLC is a Maine-based freeze-drying service business that supports farmers and small food businesses.
Updated: October 6, 2025
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