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From the Editor: Business has been good, so why is the outlook so gloomy?
Updated: January 8, 2024The economy has been remarkably resilient coming out of the pandemic, but businesspeople polled by Mainebiz are still cautious about the outlook for 2024.
Updated: January 8, 2024
With $100K boost, scone business will scale beyond the midcoast
Updated: January 4, 2024The Scone Goddess, based in Northport, plans to use a Community Development Block Grant for a van, packing machines, additional storage and ingredients.
Updated: January 4, 2024
In memoriam: We recall some of the Mainers who died in 2023
Updated: January 3, 2024Mainebiz pays tribute to notable Mainers who died last year.
Updated: January 3, 2024
Friday Food Insider: A look at the top food stories from 2023
December 28, 2023Here are links to the top restaurant stories published in Mainebiz in 2023.
December 28, 2023
‘Cowboy Bebop’ & other music to rock your New Year's Eve from the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 playlist
Updated: December 29, 2023Party like it's 2024 with an eclectic musical mix that spans Judy Garland from Hollywood's Golden Age to classic rockers and rappers, and download the Spotify playlist with all 40 songs.
Updated: December 29, 2023
Main Street Skowhegan awarded $425K to boost regional economy
Updated: December 27, 2023Strategies include developing career pathways and apprenticeship programs in sectors from food and agriculture to outdoor recreation.
Updated: December 27, 2023
Year in review: Maine retail news in 2023
Updated: December 28, 2023From Maine brands to national names, here are 10 retail news stories published in 2023. It's a sector we write a lot about, both in the Daily Report and Real Estate Insider.
Updated: December 28, 2023
Holy Donut heads to Brunswick for next location
December 24, 2023The business, known for its potato donuts, will open a shop in spring 2024 in a former Tim Hortons coffeehouse located at 147 Pleasant St. in Brunswick.
December 24, 2023
From April fooling to Papi Cannabis: 10 offbeat news stories in 2023
December 24, 2023From April Fools' gags to Big Papi's 'swing' into Maine's cannabis market, there was no shortage of unusual and offbeat news in 2023.
December 24, 2023
Healing to close out 2023: Remembering victims of Lewiston's mass shooting, and the support that followed
Updated: December 28, 2023In the days and weeks that followed the Oct. 25 tragedy, it has been heartening to see how individuals, organizations and businesses across the state have stepped up to offer support and funding.
Updated: December 28, 2023
Year in review: Tri for a Cure, Monson's foodie spotlight and other uplifting news in 2023
Updated: December 29, 2023While 2023 was challenging in many ways, there was plenty of good news to write about from the year. Here's a recap of 10 uplifting Mainebiz headlines in 2023 to bring some joy to your holiday celebrations.
Updated: December 29, 2023
Year in review: Maine innovation & technology news in 2023
Updated: December 26, 2023From "Fitbit for cows" to food-delivery robots, here are 10 stories about innovation and technology published in 2023.
Updated: December 26, 2023
Two months after mass shooting, Lewiston-Auburn campaign aims to lure locals back to restaurants
Updated: December 26, 2023The contest, sponsored by the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, encourages participants to post an image of a purchase from their favorite restaurant, brewery or family entertainment venue to be eleigible for a cash prize.
Updated: December 26, 2023
Friday Food Insider: It's time to get into the holiday spirit(s)
Updated: December 22, 2023Just in time for Christmas, here is a list of restaurants with fun holiday cocktails to try out this holiday season.
Updated: December 22, 2023-
Sweet success comes to a long-vacant space in South Portland
December 21, 2023Baked With Love, which recently moved from Casco to 345 Clark's Pond Parkway in South Portland, makes gourmet desserts from scratch.
December 21, 2023 
Storm's aftermath: Cleanup starts in central and western Maine; L-A braces for peak flooding
December 20, 2023Nearly half a million customers lost power in Maine, and Central Maine Power said that in some interior parts of the state power restoration could take up to six days.
December 20, 2023
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