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Newsworthy people and performances for Oct. 20, 2025
A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Maine community colleges offer construction training to fill workforce gaps
Alexis Wells October 15, 2025Construction is one of Maine’s largest industries and employs more than 48,000 people, but needs more workers, according to the Maine Community College System.
University of Maine at Augusta lands grant to expand cybersecurity workforce training
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 8, 2025With more than 2,300 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in Maine, UMA will offer boot camps, apprenticeships and credentials.
40 Under 40: Jillian LaFrance shows a commitment to advanced knowledge
"Breaking the stigma around mental health is my passion project because I believe open, honest conversations can change lives," Jillian LaFrance says.
40 Under 40: Jonathan Poole is ensuring that all Mainers have access to opportunities
"I find a great sense of achievement in my naval service, moving back to Maine, starting a family and finding professional fulfillment in support of Mainers," says Jonathan Poole.
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Augusta Downtown Alliance names new executive director
Alexis Wells September 23, 2025Isabelle Oechslie fills a role previously held by Jeremy Ashlock, who announced his resignation in July, just over a year into the job.
Editor's note: ‘Pitching in’ is a key theme in central Maine
Peter Van Allen Updated: September 22, 2025Downtown revitalization and development are at the heart of the resurgence of some central Maine cities.
Capital development: Augusta construction pipeline spans mixed-use builds to hundreds of residential units
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 22, 2025In recent years, the city has found developers to build apartment blocks and renew vintage brick and stone buildings in the downtown area.
Mills' financial services commissioner Figueroa to retire this fall
Alexis Wells August 27, 2025Kristen Figueroa, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, will retire on Oct. 31.
University of Maine at Augusta opens nursing and cybersecurity workforce development center
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 27, 2025The 21,000-square-foot center, across from UMA’s main campus, expands capacity for real-world training programs in nursing and cybersecurity.
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As hotel construction continues across Portland — with 10 new projects approved before the city imposed a moratorium on new hotel development — developers argue that new hotels bring jobs, tax revenue and visitors.
In June, the city extended the moratorium by six months.
With a growing number of hotel projects underway or proposed, some ask whether the market is saturated. Activists argue that developers should focus on much-needed housing.
Meantime, hotel rates routinely exceed $400 a night in Portland, so there's still apparently demand.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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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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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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