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Uprise Partners promotes from within for senior director of managed services
Alexis Wells Updated: December 18, 2025Tyler Dunlea joined Uprise in March 2024 as director of managed services and has been refining systems, expanding "tool set capabilities" and optimizing processes across the organization.
MEREDA to host breakfast forum on new statewide housing coalition
Tina Fischer Updated: December 17, 2025The leaders behind a new coalition for pro-housing solutions will take part in panel discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the University of Southern Maine in Portland.
Portland mayor pushes for faster housing starts
Renee Cordes Updated: December 17, 2025In his latest state of the city address, Mayor Mark Dion urged officials to cut delays between housing project approvals and shovels going into the ground.
Blacksmith and specialty knife retailer team up to 'forge' a Portland startup
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 17, 2025A blacksmith and a specialty knife retailer launched a company that makes and sells hand-forged knives, Japanese-inspired with Western influences, in small batches.
Portland hires planning firm to study controversial Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
Tina Fischer December 15, 2025With rising construction and financing costs, the ‘IZ fee’ has made many projects unaffordable for developers. A number of approved projects have been paused, due in large part to costs imposed by the ordinance.
Friday Food Insider: 10 stories Mainebiz readers devoured in 2025
Alexis Wells Updated: December 19, 2025From bittersweet closings to delicious debuts and a dash of Philly "wonder ice," this was a year of change for Maine's dining scene.
Here comes the sun: sustainability pros start consultancy in Portland
Laurie Schreiber December 15, 2025Hubbard and Pulaski have consulted for major institutions and developers around the world. With their new firm, “We like seeing the projects through and working face-to-face.”
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Portland hires consulting firm to review controversial ‘IZ’ ordinance
Tina Fischer December 15, 2025The city of Portland has contracted with national planning firm CZB to review the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, which developers say has hindered the building of much-needed housing.
Friday Food Insider: Family-run Japanese restaurant opens in Portland's Bayside neighborhood
Alexis Wells December 12, 2025Masahiko Miyake, who has since sold the restaurants Miyake and Pai Men Miyake, launched Aomori at 52 Hanover St., on the street level of the Armature, a 171-unit apartment complex in Portland.
Maine's largest architecture firm makes promotions in Portland and Bangor offices
Tina Fischer December 12, 2025SMRT Architects & Engineers has promoted to principal, three professionals working in a range of disciplines in the firm's Bangor and Portland offices.
Today's Poll
Total spending on holiday shopping was predicted to surpass $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
The trade association predicted retail sales in November and December would grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024, which translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023, totaling $976.1 billion.
But holiday shopping can be tricky, with some products seeing price increases, and the overall cost being driven up by gift wrapping, packaging and shipping.
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