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South Portland's Mall Plaza — across from Maine Mall — sells for $20M
February 20, 2025Mall Plaza is 83% leased and is anchored by Dick’s Sporting Goods, with other tenants including Petco, Burger King, Verizon, Maine Community Bank and Friendly’s.
February 20, 2025
Friday Food Insider: A Portland neighborhood cafe will close after 3 months
February 14, 2025The owners of Sissle & Daughters, an all-day cafe, wine bar and market on Forest Avenue, announced on Wednesday that it will close just three months after opening.
February 14, 2025
Three Joann stores in Maine among 500 slated for closure
Updated: February 14, 2025Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced the closure of 500 stores nationwide, in the wake of a second bankruptcy filing in January.
Updated: February 14, 2025
Yarmouth's Muddy Rudder restaurant sold for $1M to unnamed buyer
February 13, 2025Wednesday's auction in Yarmouth attracted 10 bidders from throughout New England.
February 13, 2025
Bar Harbor college becomes first nationwide to eliminate disposable plastic food containers
February 13, 2025The Bar Harbor school lis committed to becoming fossil fuel-free by 2030 and phasing out single-use plastics.
February 13, 2025
Tariff on imported aluminum opens can of worms for Maine brewers
February 12, 2025Repeating a move from his first term, President Trump on Monday signed two proclamations imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from all countries.
February 12, 2025
Auburn-based VIP Tires adds to its footprint in southern New England
February 11, 2025With two recent acquisitions in Connecticut, VIP Tires now provides service in 76 locations across five New England states.
February 11, 2025-
Former Muddy Rudder property in Yarmouth heads to auction
February 11, 2025The Muddy Rudder, a Yarmouth seafood restaurant that closed in October after nearly five decades in business, is headed to auction.
February 11, 2025 
Aldi supermarket to open its first Maine store, in Portland
February 10, 2025The German discount grocer plans to open its first Maine store at 1100 Brighton Ave. in Portland.
February 10, 2025
VIP Tires adds another Connecticut repair shop
February 10, 2025Auburn-based VIP Tires & Service, with 75 locations in five states, continues its expansion, now with the third location in Connecticut.
February 10, 2025
Kelp industry leader joins Portland seafood processor Bristol Seafood
February 7, 2025The Portland seafood processor said the addition of Maine kelp industry leader Briana Warner will help support continued growth and innovation in its value-added products.
February 7, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Two Maine restaurants mix things up with new executive chefs
February 7, 2025Front & Main in Waterville and White Barn Inn Restaurant in Kennebunk each have new kitchen leadership.
February 7, 2025
Word on the street: Igloo dining spheres, retail reuses top Maine development trends in 2025
Updated: February 10, 2025To find out what’s trending across the state this year, Mainebiz checked in with city officials, real estate professionals and others in the know.
Updated: February 10, 2025
L.L.Bean endorses federal legislation to phase out toxic chemicals from outdoor apparel
Updated: February 7, 2025Currently, water-resistant clothing made with PFAS receives preferential tariff treatment with a 7% duty rate, while more sustainable alternatives face a 27% rate.
Updated: February 7, 2025
Bangor property leased by BJ’s Wholesale Club sells for $12.5M
February 5, 2025The listing received serious interest from several institutional buyers. Ultimately, it went to a buyer who owns multiple BJ's locations nationwide and quickly closed the deal.
February 5, 2025
Record Store Day creator Chris Brown is leaving Bull Moose to start his own music venture
February 5, 2025The vice president of finance is stepping away to launch Chris Brown 33, an online music marketing firm named for the vinyl record size.
February 5, 2025
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