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Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift
The existing lift is over 50 years old. The new lift will feature technology such as a touchscreen interface that eases system operations and maintenance.
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More than books: Maine’s libraries have a storied history, but they’re living in the present
Jim Neuger Updated: September 1, 2025Photojournalist Jim Neuger spent the better part of a year visiting libraries across Maine for this photo essay.
Jim Neuger Updated: September 1, 2025
If you're hitting the road this Labor Day weekend, you'll be in good company
Peter Van Allen August 29, 2025The Maine Turnpike Authority expects more than 1.12 million toll transactions this weekend on a stretch of 109 miles — a 1.5% increase in traffic from a year ago.
Peter Van Allen August 29, 2025
Historic Naples inn gets $700,000 reboot from new owner
Tina Fischer August 26, 2025Following a thorough refurbishing and modernization, the 160-year-old Naples landmark known as the Augustus Bove House has reopened under new ownership as the Hamilton House.
Tina Fischer August 26, 2025
In taking on Kennebunk's White Barn Inn, new owner touts 'iconic status'
Laurie Schreiber August 25, 2025The buyer targets high-growth, supply-constrained markets to identify underutilized assets and create value for partners and investors.
Laurie Schreiber August 25, 2025
Ahoy! Moosehead Lake’s fabled steamship Katahdin still chugging
Jim Neuger Updated: August 25, 2025Mainebiz contributing photographer Jim Neuger spends an afternoon on Moosehead Lake's historic "steamship" Katahdin, known to fans as the Kate.
Jim Neuger Updated: August 25, 2025Editor's note: Putting the ‘process’ in food processing
Peter Van Allen Updated: August 25, 2025For many years, products grown and harvested in Maine were sent out of state to be processed. But that's changing.
Peter Van Allen Updated: August 25, 2025
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens plans $32M expansion
Tina Fischer Updated: August 20, 2025The Edward and Gwendolyn Asplundh Horticulture and Plant Science Center will add 40,000 square feet of labs and offices along with additional greenhouses and growing spaces.
Tina Fischer Updated: August 20, 2025
New hotline will field calls for trash, needle and graffiti removal in downtown Portland
Tina Fischer Updated: August 13, 2025In an ongoing effort to address vandalism and sanitation issues in and around the Congress Street corridor, Portland Downtown is implementing a 24-hour hotline for calling in cleaning and maintenance needs, utilizing staff from the new Downtown
Tina Fischer Updated: August 13, 2025
Portland City Council approves retroactive moratorium on large music venues
Tina Fischer August 12, 2025In a marathon City Council meeting on Monday, the council voted 6-3 in favor of a 180-day restriction on the development of performance venues with 2,000 seats or more.
Tina Fischer August 12, 2025
Gear 'libraries' in Maine form network to boost outdoor recreation
Laurie Schreiber August 11, 2025The concept of sharing outdoor gear is still pretty obscure still. Goals include increasing awareness and creating a case study for gear lending across the Northeast.
Laurie Schreiber August 11, 2025
Skowhegan is a step closer to building Maine’s first whitewater park
Laurie Schreiber August 8, 2025The project will include installation of adjustable wave-shaping technology that enhances whitewater features to provide consistent flow year-round.
Laurie Schreiber August 8, 2025
Now showing at former Biddeford movie theater: pickleball and golf
Tina Fischer Updated: August 6, 2025A long vacant Smitty’s movie theater at the former Five Points shopping plaza on Alfred Road in Biddeford has been repurposed as an indoor sports center with pickleball courts, golf simulator bays and a sports bar.
Tina Fischer Updated: August 6, 2025
3 Maine towns ranked among nation’s 10 priciest summer destinations
Alexis Wells August 5, 2025CheapHotels' top 10 most expensive summer destinations included three spots in Maine and three in Massachusetts.
Alexis Wells August 5, 2025
Buyer finds 'wow factor' in Wells inn converted from a former church
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 4, 2025The conversion in the 1980s kept the church's original hardwood floors, stained glass windows, chandeliers and vaulted ceilings.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 4, 2025
$3M golf learning center is being teed up in Freeport
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 29, 2025The Alexa Re Rancourt Golf Learning Center, which is being built at the former Freeport Country Club, aims to make the game more accessible to Maine youth and families.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 29, 2025
Dilapidated Rockport hotel is renovated and reopened in 60 days
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 28, 2025The renovation of a Rockport hotel, damaged by fire and in “significant disrepair,” was performed in 60 days, considered a quick turnaround.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 28, 2025
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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