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SBA Maine District Office names new deputy director
Renee Cordes Updated: April 29, 2022Tim Hobbs, the new deputy district director of the SBA's Maine District Office, previously served as the state director for USDA Rural Development in Maine.
On the Record: Before retiring, Avesta Housing CEO Dana Totman has a lot on his to-do list
Renee Cordes Updated: May 2, 2022Helping new immigrants and securing more land for affordable housing in Maine are some of the things the outgoing president and CEO of Avesta Housing aims to achieve before leaving the nonprofit this fall.
The Maine Housing Crunch: From Augusta to Auburn, policymakers lay foundation for affordability
Renee Cordes Updated: May 2, 2022Accessory dwelling units and zoning reform are some of the issues Maine lawmakers are addressing to foster more affordable housing, as we explain in this story from our special feature on the housing crunch.
With Maine's affordable housing crisis getting worse, Mills signs two bills to help
Jessica Hall April 28, 2022The bills aim to tackle Maine's affordable housing shortage by allowing more density in development and extending certain tax credits.
Maine high schools score high in US News ranking
William Hall Updated: April 27, 2022The magazine released its annual rankings of the country's best high schools on Tuesday, including 113 in Maine. Only one placed in the top 10% nationwide.
Children’s Discovery Museum launches campaign to finish $1.6M build-out in Waterville
Jessica Hall April 22, 2022The museum's previous location in Augusta received about 10,000 visitors annually, while the new space in Waterville is expected to see increased attendance.
Maine home prices surged in March as buyers grappled with lack of supply
Jessica Hall April 21, 2022Limited supply and continued strong demand pushed home prices higher in March. The median sales price for a home in Maine hit $325,000.
Maine home foreclosures just soared 23%, rank high in the US — but it could be worse
William Hall Updated: April 22, 2022In addition to growing over the previous quarter, the number of foreclosures in Maine was up 81% from a year ago. They've been rapidly increasing since the end of a federal moratorium last year.
Maine's metros rank high among best US small cities for starting a business
William Hall April 20, 2022Cities in Maine took four of the top five spots in New England, and scored high among 1,334 municipalities nationwide that were evaluated on the basis of startup-friendly criteria.
Maine's unemployment rate falls to lowest level in two years
Renee Cordes Updated: April 18, 2022Maine's unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in March amid job increases across sectors including professional and business services.
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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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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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