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Hiram granola maker rebrands, gets a single owner
February 15, 2022Hiram-based GrandyOats has changed its name to Grandy Organics, which is now run by CEO Aaron Anker after buying out long-time partner and COO Nat Peirce.
February 15, 2022
Westbrook's sprawling Rock Row development is getting even bigger
February 15, 2022Developers of the $600 million, 110-acre mixed-use complex have acquired an additional 17 acres to build upon. Already, Rock Row is 98% leased.
February 15, 2022
Stephen Freese, Portland Pie co-founder, dies at 52
February 14, 2022Freese and two partners launched Portland Pie Co. in 1997 in an 800-square-foot Portland storefront, and grew it into a business that today has eight locations across Maine.
February 14, 2022
Seller becomes buyer in hospitality market, leveraging 1031 exchange
Updated: February 14, 2022Once-seasonal hotels are renovating to attract year-round rentals. Sellers are staying in the market to buy other properties. Lodgings are generally selling close to list price.
Updated: February 14, 2022
Maine beer makers team up for a good cause — their own
February 11, 2022Unable to host some fundraising festivals because of the pandemic, the nonprofit Maine Brewers' Guild is supporting its operations by practicing the craft it knows best.
February 11, 2022
Stonewall Kitchen to close store in Portland's Old Port, but may reopen in new digs
February 10, 2022The York-based retailer of specialty food products has been on an acquisition tear and is expanding into the home-goods market. But a building renovation is forcing Stonewall to look for a new location in Portland, after 24 years in its current
February 10, 2022
Portland seeks vendor to run café concession in vacant 'Castle'
Updated: February 9, 2022Maine's largest city is seeking proposals for a vendors to lease and operate a café inside the historic Castle-in-the-Park in Deering Oaks Park.
Updated: February 9, 2022
$100K gift from Maine Beer Co. will create brewing internship at USM
Updated: February 9, 2022The goal is to promote diversity and inclusion within the craft beverage industry by providing access to education, on-the-job training and mentoring.
Updated: February 9, 2022
L/A Italian foods chain sells to NY firm in potential transition to employee ownership
February 7, 2022Under new ownership, Sam's Italian Foods, with more than a dozen Maine locations, may reopen a Freeport restaurant that closed last year because of staff shortages.
February 7, 2022
Emerging Maine outdoor retail brands shine at Denver trade show
February 4, 2022Last month's Outdoor Retailer Snow Show brought back some attendance from pre-pandemic levels, as well as visibility for Maine Outdoor Brands and five of its member businesses.
February 4, 2022
Craft beer industry set to celebrate in person, no facial hair required
February 4, 2022The event, scheduled for April, is expected to draw several thousand people to Portland in celebration of women and femme-identifying leadership in craft beer.
February 4, 2022
Portland to celebrate inaugural '207 Day' with citywide scavenger hunt
February 4, 2022Portland Downtown and Portland Buy Local are launching "207 Day" with a scavenger hunt and special promotions to help re-energize local businesses.
February 4, 2022Maine employers receive high marks in LGBTQ+ workplace equality index
February 3, 2022Maine companies scored high in the Corporate Equality Index’s annual review of LGBTQ+ policies, with Hannaford Supermarkets again receiving a perfect score.
February 3, 2022
Feeding frenzy: Mirroring national comeback, franchises are growing at a fast clip in Maine
Updated: February 7, 2022Franchises in Maine, from eateries to fitness clubs. are a growing part of the business and real estate landscape.
Updated: February 7, 2022
Yarmouth dining mainstay sold to Portland restaurant owner who sees eateries 'aligned'
Updated: February 2, 2022Locally sourced ingredients and a community vibe were part of the attraction for a Portland restaurateur when she bought Gather in Yarmouth. The listing attracted a dozen serious inquiries.
Updated: February 2, 2022
Holy Donut makes 'gut-wrenching' decision to close Auburn store
Updated: February 2, 2022After a year in Auburn, the Portland-based maker and seller of Maine potato donuts announced that it plans to close its Minot Avenue location.
Updated: February 2, 2022
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