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Maine's minimum wage inches up to $15.10; Portland’s jumps to $16.75
Tina Fischer January 5, 2026Maine's minimum wage is well below Seattle's rate of $21.30 an hour, but higher than both New Hampshire and Vermont.
Island Institute names chief community development officer
Alexis Wells Updated: December 30, 2025Charles French will oversee the organization’s strategic priorities in climate, marine economy and community capacity.
United Midcoast Charities launches portal to connect volunteers with local nonprofits
Tina Fischer Updated: December 30, 2025A longtime provider of financial and organizational support to nonprofits in the midcoast region has launched an online portal to better connect community members with volunteer opportunities.
With ownership change in the works, Front Street Shipyard focuses on what's next
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 19, 2025The acquisition by Safe Harbor Marinas is expected to close in January. It is an all-cash deal; terms were not disclosed.
Camden National retools its real estate holdings, selling two sites but leasing another
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 22, 2025Proceeds from the sales are invested into upgrades at other locations. In Portland, the bank had maxxed out its downtown facility, which resulted in a lease in the Old Port.
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Developer of affordable, ‘net zero’ homes teams with prefab maker on third build
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 18, 2025The Trenton home is Zero Energy’s first modular build, prefabricated at Knickerbocker’s Wiscasset facility with installations such as cabinetry, drywall and flooring.
Historic building on Bath's Front Street gets full makeover
Tina Fischer Updated: December 17, 2025The building at 66 Front St. was built in 1894 and was most recently home to the House of Logan clothing shop. The new tenant orchestrating the rehab is Maine Street Mercantile & Mfg. Co.
The coast isn't clear: Climate change already wreaking havoc, experts say
Renee Cordes Updated: December 12, 2025Breaking down the financial toll of severe weather events, the head of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute noted that repairing disabled critical infrastructure is “very expensive."
Hearth and woodstove retailer expands with Brunswick showroom and Yarmouth acquisition
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 15, 2025After buying the Hearth Doctor in February 2024, Rob Beardsley moved the showroom from Topsham to a larger space in Brunswick and acquired a similar business in Yarmouth.
Downtown revival: Independent businesses and invested landlords give new life to Bath’s commercial district
Tina Fischer Updated: December 15, 2025Bath’s downtown revitalization is grounded in a combination of independently owned businesses that cater to year-round residents and summer visitors alike, strong support from city leaders and an active merchants association.
Today's Poll
On Jan. 12, Mainebiz will publish its annual economic forecast issue, with 2026 predictions from experts in a range of fields, from hospitality and health care to real estate and construction.
Maine businesses are navigating changing economic conditions, including workforce challenges, higher costs and shifting consumer demand.
As we look ahead, we want to understand how Maine businesspeople are feeling about what’s next.
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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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