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An Italian-inspired bakery in Bath features ‘pane e pasticceria’
Updated: December 19, 2022The bakery is part of a group of three related businesses — Solo Italiano restaurant in Portland and Solo Cucina Market in South Portland. “We walked in and said, ‘This is a beautiful space,’” said one partner.
Updated: December 19, 2022
Fishing for compliments: Portland restaurant makes OpenTable top 100
December 14, 2022"One of my favorite places in Portland!" one diner said about Scales, which was reviewed by 4,473 diners who rated it as "exceptional" with 4.5 stars.
December 14, 2022
Governor's awards cite 4 Maine businesses for ‘excellence’
Updated: December 13, 2022This year's winners of the Governor's Awards for Business Excellence represent sectors from seaweed to solar.
Updated: December 13, 2022
With new space in Winslow, Maine Crisp brings in new CEO
December 12, 2022Incoming CEO Lewis Goldstein has worked with brands like Sam Adams, Snapple, Kiss My Face and Organic Valley.
December 12, 2022
#BeerFriday: Sea Dog Brewery now open in Scarborough
December 9, 2022Sea Dog's hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, bringing a late-night dining option to an area that has very few.
December 9, 2022
Bixby Chocolate opening first retail café in Waterville arts hub
December 8, 2022The café will open in the new Paul J. Schupf Art Center at 93 Main St., and offer grab-and-go options ranging from Bixby’s Bixenta brand of coffee and chocolate drinks to confections, including winter bon bons.
December 8, 2022
From ‘warm buns’ to salty business: Notable quotables from 2022 ‘On the Record’ interviews
Updated: December 12, 2022Every two weeks, Mainebiz publishes an interview with a business newsmaker we call "On the Record." Here are some highlights from 2022's "On the Record" interviews.
Updated: December 12, 2022
Squishmallows, Dope Slimes and bobbleheads find home at new Maine Mall store
December 7, 2022Trendspotting retailer Showcase makes its Maine debut just in time for the holiday shopping season.
December 7, 2022
On a roll: Auburn tire retailer expands with new Vermont store
Updated: December 6, 2022VIP Tires & Service opened its fifth location in Vermont, the 67th in New England. The company has 600 employees.
Updated: December 6, 2022
Swimming with the big fish: Jonesport aquaculture facility gets final approval
December 5, 2022It’s expected that Kingfish Maine will be the nation's largest producer of yellowtail kingfish. Site work is expected to begin in 2023.
December 5, 2022
Special deliveries: Monhegan Island highlighted in Amazon video
November 30, 2022Amazon is just the latest business to bring goods to the island community. The Laura B has delivered "backhoes, goats, pigs, cows, water, fuel, building materials, TVs ... everything but babies" to Monhegan, her owner says. Supplying the 70 year-
November 30, 2022
Portland eatery makes the cut for Esquire's list of Best New Restaurants
November 28, 2022Esquire picked 40 new establishments, from Maine to California. Twelve, located at 115 Thames St. in Portland, took the 33rd spot on the list for the "fanciest lobster roll ever."
November 28, 2022
Maine retailers seek to ring in Cyber Monday sales
Updated: November 28, 2022L.L.Bean, Renys and even smaller retailers are all offering online promotions this Cyber Monday, when around 63.9 million people nationwide are expected to shop online.
Updated: November 28, 2022
Industry decries Whole Foods suspension of lobster sales
November 23, 2022The impending suspension of sustainability certification is based on flaws with a regulatory plan issued by a federal agency, industry leaders said.
November 23, 2022
Shop on Small Business Saturday to have a big local impact
November 22, 2022Events range from a scavenger hunt in Biddeford to a Sip & Shop event in Portland to support local restaurants and retailers during inaugural holiday celebrations.
November 22, 2022
Money talks: From pitch contests to grants, how some Maine startups are becoming fundraising stars
Updated: November 28, 2022Some Maine startups are racking up pitch-off wins before going on to other fundraising, while others prefer more specialized accelerator programs and grants.
Updated: November 28, 2022
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