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'Farm to Neighbor' program aims to fill void left by USDA cuts
6 hours agoA Maine collaborative formed in May in reaction to cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's local food purchasing agreement.
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Machias Savings taps veteran finance leader as CFO
Updated: August 18, 2025Machias Savings Bank has hired Nick Ireland as executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Updated: August 18, 2025
Roux Institute receives $125,000 grant to support nonprofit training
August 15, 2025The five-month program will support nonprofit leaders in the development of an entrepreneurial approach to growing their organizations.
August 15, 2025
Investing in the arts is how we can save Portland's Congress Street corridor
August 14, 2025A recent moratorium on development of performing arts venues of 2,000 seats or more "is just the latest in a series of signals that all point in the same conclusion: it’s time to revisit and renew our vision for the Arts District," writes guest columnist Kate Sykes.
August 14, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Baxter Brewing opens a pop-up location in Portland
Updated: August 15, 2025The Baxter Outpost is a temporary space at Thompson’s Point in Portland.
Updated: August 15, 2025
How to change careers in today's job market
August 14, 2025Steps for a successful career change include clarifying your "why" and adopting a growth mindset, as suggested by our guest columnist.
August 14, 2025
Portside’s how-to panel showcases women business owners
Updated: August 18, 2025Messages included building a brand around sustainability, inclusivity and local sourcing; and balancing legacy with innovation.
Updated: August 18, 2025
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EVENTOutstanding Women in Business Reception 2025
Formerly known as "Women to Watch", the Mainebiz Outstanding Women in Business Reception is an evening of celebration and inspiration at Halo at the Point.Halo at the Point, 20 Van Aken Way, PortlandEvent Details
How to find a succession strategy that's right for you
August 13, 2025An inside look at how Jeff Zachau of Zachau Construction and Laura Pfeiffenberger of Spinnaker Trust worked together to create an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP.
August 13, 2025
New hotline will field calls for trash, needle and graffiti removal in downtown Portland
Updated: August 13, 2025In an ongoing effort to address vandalism and sanitation issues in and around the Congress Street corridor, Portland Downtown is implementing a 24-hour hotline for calling in cleaning and maintenance needs, utilizing staff from the new Downtown Ambassador program.
Updated: August 13, 2025
Old Port to host artisan market with a 'young and funky' side to it
August 12, 2025The open-air event, produced by a Portland business called Fête Market, will be held Aug. 30 with another planned for October.
August 12, 2025
York County is building recovery center and first responder training facility
Updated: August 13, 2025A 44,000-square-foot York County First Responder Training Center will supply fire, law enforcement, EMS and dispatch personnel with state-of-the-art facilities, while an adjacent 50,000-square-foot center will address substance treatment and recovery.
Updated: August 13, 2025
New child care facilities under development for Freeport and South Portland
Updated: August 13, 2025The nonprofit United 4 Childcare is in the early stages of orchestrating opportunities for two new affordable childcare facilities in Freeport and South Portland.
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Portland City Council approves retroactive moratorium on large music venues
August 12, 2025In a marathon City Council meeting on Monday, the council voted 6-3 in favor of a 180-day restriction on the development of performance venues with 2,000 seats or more.
August 12, 2025
Maine chapter of the American Institute of Architects launches home-design competition
Updated: August 12, 2025The competition aligns with legislative advances that promote accessory dwelling units and allow greater flexibility for building one- to three-family homes on residential lots.
Updated: August 12, 2025
Island Housing Trust’s new director brings nonprofit leadership experience
Updated: August 12, 2025Most recently, incoming director Sherry Billings led Hancock County Habitat for Humanity, overseeing construction and repair projects and quadrupling volunteer engagement.
Updated: August 12, 2025
Here are the 2025 'Best Places to Work in Maine'
August 11, 2025A total of 143 companies have been named to this year's list of the "Best Places to Work in Maine."
August 11, 2025
Maine joins other states in crackdown on robocalls
August 11, 2025Maine is joining a multi-state effort to crack down on robocalls by demanding voice providers stop illegal traffic from being routed through their networks.
August 11, 2025
Gear 'libraries' in Maine form network to boost outdoor recreation
August 11, 2025The concept of sharing outdoor gear is still pretty obscure still. Goals include increasing awareness and creating a case study for gear lending across the Northeast.
August 11, 2025
After EPA cancels $62M Maine solar grant, Governor's Energy Office pushes back
August 11, 2025Maine’s Solar for All program was expected to help some 20,000 low-income Maine households save between $380 and $1,400 annually on energy bills.
August 11, 2025
Meet the 2025 Outstanding Women in Business
Updated: August 11, 2025In 2009, Mainebiz started a program to honor women leaders who showed remarkable leadership and vision.
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Portland City Council set to vote on music venue moratorium and Arts District improvements
August 8, 2025Addressing a potential moratorium on certain music venues, the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce released a statement Friday urging City Council to reject any such retroactive measure.
August 8, 2025 
Kennebec Savings hires former Portland Chamber staffer
August 8, 2025Tommy Johnson will serve as community giving and engagement manager at the Augusta-based bank.
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