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Maine basketball phenom Cooper Flagg inks endorsement deal with New Balance
Updated: August 27, 2024The 6-foot-9 power forward, widely expected to be the No. 1 pick in the next NBA draft, has signed on as a brand representative for the international sports apparel company. Terms were not disclosed but the deal is likely worth millions.
Updated: August 27, 2024
Foodies lament closings, hail openings: In the past year, Maine has seen a lengthy menu of restaurants opening and closing
August 25, 2024Maine has seen a lengthy menu of restaurants come, go and turn over ownership. Let’s take a foodie trip around the state to look at some of the changes.
August 25, 2024
A handful of fashion brands call Maine home: Maine is making a name for itself in the fashion world
August 25, 2024Seven Maine fashion, accessory and manufacturing companies have made a name for themselves well beyond the Pine Tree State.
August 25, 2024
Friday Food Insider Notebook: Tip credit, coffee and new products
August 23, 2024Here's a roundup of foodie news across the state, including coffee shop trends, new menus and products, and a thwarted threat to the wages for Portland restaurant workers.
August 23, 2024
We all scream: Gifford’s closes 42-year-old ice cream stand in Farmington
August 22, 2024The Maine ice cream maker, a fifth-generation family business, is closing the shop because of challenges caused last year by flooding and a factory fire.
August 22, 2024
Summer reading lists: From Stephen King novels to Barbra Streisand autobiography
Updated: August 21, 2024At the height of the summer vacation — and summer reading — season, Mainebiz asked business movers and shakers about the pages they're turning.
Updated: August 21, 2024
Portland launches ‘Shop Around the World’ to promote ethnic grocers, diverse businesses
August 19, 2024The city of Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity has launched a new effort to promote the diversity of grocery stores and other businesses in the Woodfords Corner neighborhood.
August 19, 2024
Friday Food Insider: A fresh pour of coffee news
Updated: August 16, 2024Coffee By Design announced on social media last Friday that it was immediately closing its India Street location, the third of the company's four locations to close.
Updated: August 16, 2024
In Westbrook, Rock Row complex adds to menu of restaurant tenants
Updated: August 15, 2024LB Kitchen, of Portland, will open a second location in Westbrook, joining other eateries such as Cowbell and Big Fin Poké.
Updated: August 15, 2024
Ocean State Job Lot to take over former Christmas Tree Shops space in Augusta
August 14, 2024With the Augusta store, Ocean State Job Lot will have taken over four former Christmas Tree Shops locations in three states.
August 14, 2024
Kittery startup expands R&D on kelp extract for use in skin care products
Updated: August 13, 2024The bootstrap company was awarded a $175,000 grant to research 'green' extraction of bioactive compounds from Maine seaweed. The chemicals are used in skin care products.
Updated: August 13, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Allagash Brewing will host 'Camp Allagash' this summer
August 9, 2024This round-up of brewery news includes a 'camp' and a collaboration, from Pittsfield to Portland to Boston.
August 9, 2024
Independent fashion brand Loom Clothing and Home leases space in downtown Freeport
Updated: August 7, 2024Natalya Nikitina, the owner of Loom Clothing and Home, said she encourages customers to build "capsule wardrobes," emphasizing quality rather than quantity of clothing.
Updated: August 7, 2024
'Bakery on wheels' finds a niche in Ellsworth
Updated: August 5, 2024Hailee Carter pumped money from a home sale and earnings into outfitting a cargo trailer as a bakery. Today she sees scores of customers at two locations, and also handles events, wholesale customers and special orders.
Updated: August 5, 2024
Holy Donut rolls out plans for nationwide shipping
Updated: August 6, 2024The Portland-based maker of Maine potato donuts plans to start shipping them throughout the continental U.S. in the next three months.
Updated: August 6, 2024
Kittery Premium Outlets adds 7 stores to retail mix, with Vineyard Vines on the horizon
Updated: August 5, 2024Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group added seven retailers this summer, while clothing and accessory retailer Vineyard Vines is set to open next spring.
Updated: August 5, 2024
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