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A roundup of Maine's commercial real estate leases from August 2025
August 27, 2025Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. Here are the leases we published for the month of August 2025.
August 27, 2025
Longtime Waldo County banker joins Maine State Credit Union
August 27, 2025Maine State Credit Union has hired Paul Doody as senior vice president of commercial banking. He will focus on business development and commercial lending.
August 27, 2025
Mills' financial services commissioner Figueroa to retire this fall
August 27, 2025Kristen Figueroa, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, will retire on Oct. 31.
August 27, 2025
TV producer Dick Wolf gives $10M lead gift to MDI Hospital upgrade
Updated: August 27, 2025The contribution — the largest from an individual in the hospital’s history — will accelerate the hospital's campus upgrade.
Updated: August 27, 2025
University of Maine at Augusta opens nursing and cybersecurity workforce development center
Updated: August 27, 2025The 21,000-square-foot center, across from UMA’s main campus, expands capacity for real-world training programs in nursing and cybersecurity.
Updated: August 27, 2025
Historic Naples inn gets $700,000 reboot from new owner
August 26, 2025Following a thorough refurbishing and modernization, the 160-year-old Naples landmark known as the Augustus Bove House has reopened under new ownership as the Hamilton House.
August 26, 2025Kennebunk manufacturer will pay EPA fine of $140,000
August 26, 2025Under the agreement with EPA, Northeast Coating Technologies will pay a penalty of $140,000, and the company has certified that its facility is now in compliance with both state and federal regulations.
August 26, 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
From Wyeths to Warhol: Art and collectibles to take center stage in 4-day auction on Maine's midcoast
August 24, 2025More than 1,500 lots are up for auction at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, a year after the $4.5 million sale of a painting that turned out to be a Rembrandt masterpiece.
August 24, 2025
Augusta packaging maker offsets paper usage with tree-planting program
August 24, 2025A program used by J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print calculates paper consumption and how many trees were harvested, then plants trees in certified global reforestation projects.
August 24, 2025
NYC developer plans conversion of Kittery motel into affordable rentals
Updated: August 25, 2025A New York City real estate firm is making its first foray into Maine to convert a Kittery motel into 108 units of rental apartments for middle-income earners.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Statewide contractors association receives national safety recognition
Updated: August 25, 2025Established in 1991, the award program is considered to be a tool that offers members an opportunity to evaluate their safety records.
Updated: August 25, 2025
A Kennebunkport oceanfront home sells for $12M — in 90 minutes
Updated: August 25, 2025The buyer hailed from Chicago. The property was on the market for only 90 minutes. There were 10 to 12 inquiries into the listing.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Casco Bay cachet: Portland-South Portland metro ranked among top 5 US homebuilding hotspots
Updated: August 22, 2025The Portland-South Portland metropolitan area was also the only northeastern market to crack the top 10 for new construction in a barometer by Realtor.com.
Updated: August 22, 2025
Portland will hold public hearing on proposed increase in the minimum wage
August 21, 2025The proposed wage hike could affect many businesses, especially those in the hospitality and social services sectors.
August 21, 2025
Friday Food Insider: From restaurant closures to new openings, summer has been active
Updated: August 22, 2025So far in 2025, Portland has seen a wave of changes across its business landscape. This recap covers the most notable developments, from restaurant closures and business shutdowns to new openings.
Updated: August 22, 2025
How to make connections and plug into a new community
Updated: August 25, 2025For anyone who has recently relocated, guest columnist Katie Shorey offers a playbook for building your professional and personal networks.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Number of homes for sale in Maine increases for fifth consecutive month
Updated: August 22, 2025For the fifth consecutive month, for-sale home inventory increased, reaching the highest number since October 2020. The median price dipped from a high in May and June.
Updated: August 22, 2025
How your surplus technology can help close the digital divide
Updated: August 26, 2025Your unneeded equipment can have a second life and help close Maine’s digital divide when you take the right approach to recycling surplus technology.
Updated: August 26, 2025
Portland Housing Authority revamps property management team
Updated: August 25, 2025Portland Housing Authority has made several staff updates to its management team.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Project underway will add 200 apartments in Portland’s West Bayside neighborhood
August 21, 2025The $87.8 million affordable housing development will replace a surface parking lot on the corner of Elm and Oxford streets. It's a joint project between Avesta Housing and Reveler Development.
August 21, 2025
Brunswick-based nonprofit Teens to Trails names executive director
August 21, 2025Nate Snow, who starts on Sept. 2, will succeed Alicia Heyburn, who stepped down after more than five years with the nonprofit.
August 21, 2025
Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 25, 2025
Updated: August 25, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: August 25, 2025
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Groundbreaking Maine 2025
Are you ready to dig deeper into the commercial real estate and construction landscape in Maine? Groundbreaking Maine is your essential guide, delivering insights, trends, and forecasts that keep industry professionals informed and prepared for what’s next. Includes profiles of the 2024 MEREDA Notable Project winners. Get a closer look at the innovators, architects, and developments shaping Maine’s landscape.
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