Processing Your Payment
Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.
- News
-
Editions
View Digital Editions
Biweekly Issues
- December 15, 2025
- December 1, 2025
- Nov. 17, 2025
- November 03, 2025
- October 20, 2025
- October 6, 2025
- + More
Special Editions
- Lists
- Viewpoints
-
Our Events
Event Info
Award Honorees
- Calendar
- Biz Marketplace
Augusta
-
State to hold first meeting of medical marijuana workgroup, aiming to streamline regulation
Staff Updated: September 27, 2021Unlike Maine’s Marijuana Advisory Commission — which advises the legislature — the new group is temporary and members will advise the Office of Marijuana Policy directly. Outcomes could help streamline licensing and compliance processes.
Boothbay design-build firm promotes Danielle Betts to president
Peter Van Allen September 21, 2021Betts takes over the president role at Knickerbocker Group from Steve Malcom, who remains CEO. Knickerbocker is now part of a roster of Maine design-build firms led by women.
State to send $119M in fed funds to towns and cities for recovery programs
Staff August 26, 2021Federal funds will be heading to towns and cities to support economic recovery priorities, such as addressing the economic or public health impacts of the pandemic, replacing lost public sector revenue, or investing in water, sewer and broadband…
Former Central Maine Power manager will return to company as CEO
Staff August 26, 2021Joseph Purington began his operations career at CMP in 1987, serving for 28 years in a variety of roles, then worked for the predecessor of CMP's parent company, Avangrid. In 2014 he joined Eversource New Hampshire.
Despite dip, Maine home sales in July outpaced pre-COVID numbers
Staff August 24, 2021July homes sales decreased in a year-over-year comparison, but prices continue to rise. Median sale prices in Cumberland and York counties are in the $400,000 to $450,000 range.
Consolidated Communications unions approve contract, averting potential strike
Renee Cordes Updated: August 23, 2021“This contract will ensure workers are compensated fairly and that customers in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont receive fast, reliable, broadband Internet built and installed with skilled union labor,” said a representative from one of the the four…
$10M grant program to support businesses affected by border closure with Canada
Staff August 13, 2021The program targets charter transportation businesses statewide and customer-facing businesses and organizations that are open to the public and within 25 miles driving distance of a U.S.-Canada border.
12 Maine towns and organizations awarded $5M for economic development
Catie Joyce-Bulay August 11, 2021A new round of grants from the Northern Border Regional Commission will fund improvements from Augusta to Machias to Limestone.
University of Maine at Augusta provost slated to serve as interim president
Renee Cordes Updated: August 12, 2021University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy will ask the trustee executive committee to approve Joseph Szakas for the interim post at a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Travis Roy Foundation, begun by Maine hockey star 25 years ago, plans to end operation
Staff August 10, 2021The Augusta native and North Yarmouth Academy standout, who died last October, had instructed the nonprofit to shut down after his death. The foundation has raised over $20 million for spinal cord paralysis research and support.
Today's Poll
A year ago, respondents shared their predictions about the economy in 2025 amid concerns about inflation, wage pressures and the new administration in Washington.
Around 43% expressed cautious optimism, acknowledging potential ups and downs, while roughly 27% felt pessimistic about the year ahead.
So, what do you think?
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.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
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.
Learn more-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
ABOUT
NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS MEDIA SITES
No articles left
Get access now
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register