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Incoming Augusta Housing Authority director brings years in affordable development
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 11, 2023Serving Shalom House in Portland since 1997, Norman Maze Jr. oversaw numerous aspects of the organization’s portfolio of commercial and affordable housing projects.
Maine Office of Tourism’s updated branding reflects changing traveler trends
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 10, 2023Maine’s current brand and campaign have been in place for over 10 years. Travelers have evolved. New marketing materials reflect growing interest in food, sustainability, nature and immersion.
Giving Notebook: Dunkin' donations to children's hospitals, Bar Harbor Bank help for cancer patients
Renee Cordes Updated: July 7, 2023The Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation recently awarded $49,000 to three Maine hospitals, while Bar Harbor Bank & Trust gave $1,000 to the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center in Ellsworth.
With projects underway, Waterville's downtown is taking on new life
Alexis Wells Updated: July 10, 2023In recent years, with more than $200 million in combined investment from Colby College, investors and small businesses, with help from tax incentives, the downtown is undergoing a major transformation.
Dirigo Labs spurs innovation: Accelerator program helps startups grow
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 10, 2023Whether participants are more experienced companies or newer ones, Dirigo Labs is providing a valuable service to Central Maine for businesses looking to accelerate, networking and contribute to the local economy, innovation and job creation.
Coming in hot: Central Maine
Waterville’s downtown has gotten new life with the Lockwood Hotel, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, downtown housing and other development. More than $200 million has been invested in the downtown.
Christmas Tree Shops will close remaining stores, including three in Maine
Alexis Wells Updated: July 6, 2023Maine has three Christmas Tree Shops — at 490 Payne Road in Scarborough, 42 Whitten Road in Augusta and 46 Springer Drive in Bangor.
Maine Justice Foundation awards grants for LGBTQ+ justice and equity
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 6, 2023Five grants for $10,000 each will help create training programs, expand cultural competency and foster inclusivity and social spaces.
Maine private colleges stand ground on diversity in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Renee Cordes Updated: July 6, 2023Colby, Bates and Bowdoin colleges issued statements in response to last week's Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
Capital coffee boost: Aroma Joe's adds Augusta location
Renee Cordes Updated: June 30, 2023The new location, at 3 Bangor St. in Augusta, is the 104th for the South Portland-based brand, which was founded in 2000.
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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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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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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