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How to recruit and retain employees in today's economy
Virginia Templet, guest columnist Updated: November 6, 2025Here are a few best practices one Maine manufacturer has used to recruit and retain employees.
Portland City Council doubles inclusionary zone fee for future hotels
Tina Fischer November 4, 2025The fee that hotel developers are assessed in lieu of building affordable housing will double, from $4,831 to $9,520 per guest room.
Dempsey Center promotes interim leader to permanent role
Alexis Wells November 4, 2025Brandon Hotham has served as interim president and CEO since February. He joined the Dempsey Center in 2022 as director of client experience, was promoted to chief experience officer and then to interim president and CEO.
The newest ingredient in food innovation: AI is giving Maine producers an edge
Sloane M. Perron Updated: November 3, 2025Aquaculture, a young industry that's only been around about 50 years, has embraced technology. Now, underwater cameras and sensors analyze fish behavior in real time, with algorithms determining the optimal timing for feed release.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine gets $2.5M gift to aid campus expansion
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 3, 2025The gift accelerates a campaign to raise $15 million for a campus expansion to include a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse addition to serve teens and young adults. The goal is to start construction in late 2026.
Housing crisis will be the topic of southern Maine initiative
Peter Van Allen October 31, 2025Participants will include the CEOs of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, as well as the president of MEREDA and the CEO of Bangor Savings Bank.
Seeking financial stability, York Hospital in talks to join MaineHealth
Laurie Schreiber October 31, 2025“As efficient and agile as we are, we can no longer navigate the challenging health care landscape on our own,” said York Hospital’s CEO.
Dirigo Federal Credit Union taps Scarborough for its fifth branch
Tina Fischer October 30, 2025The new branch is the first for the 70-year-old institution in decades. For now, Dirigo has four branches — in Lewiston, Auburn, Mechanic Falls and South Paris
With commercial base established in Maine, NBT Bank plans first retail branch
Laurie Schreiber October 30, 2025The Norwich, N.Y.-based bank said it has seen “tremendous growth” in its Maine customer base in recent years.
3D-printed boat molds will be focus of a UMaine composites center spinoff
Laurie Schreiber October 30, 2025At Brunswick Landing, a 3D printing company plans to print large objects such as boat molds and components.
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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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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