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December 29, 2025
The fire caused damaged to several portions of attached buildings, including storage and maintenance spaces used by fishermen, lobstermen’s trap repair shops and businesses.
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Maine Mariners cancel weekend hockey games amid strike
December 26, 2025The team canceled two home games in Portland this weekend and warned that that additional games could be called off amid a players’ strike over the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the ECHL minor league.
December 26, 2025
$3.5M deal in Sanford provides value-add opportunity
Updated: December 29, 2025“This portfolio checked a lot of boxes for our client,” said the buyer’s broker. “It offers immediate scale in a tight residential market, along with the ability to unlock further value through thoughtful investment.”
Updated: December 29, 2025-
Looming hockey players' strike could freeze Maine Mariners' post-holiday season
December 23, 2025Games scheduled for this weekend at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland could be postponed if a threatened hockey players' strike goes ahead.
December 23, 2025 
Preservation grants to support improvements in rural downtowns
December 23, 2025Projects in four downtowns include distinct building types: a former federal courthouse and post office, a theater, a downtown commercial building and former jail.
December 23, 2025
Kennebec Savings seeks to build five-story building at Augusta campus
December 23, 2025“Our goal is to design a campus that functions better for customers and employees, improves safety and traffic flow, and fits the character of the neighborhood,” said one executive.
December 23, 2025
Retailer Ashley will join an evolving South Portland furniture market
December 23, 2025Scheduled to open in the first half of 2026, the Ashley store will be the company’s first in Maine, extending its presence into northern New England.
December 23, 2025
Coming in for a landing: Bangor airport touts $45M runway revamp
December 23, 2025The project included complete pavement rehabilitation and associated airfield improvements, restoring the runway to meet current safety, operational and performance standards.
December 23, 2025
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New Maine leaders take charge in 2025
December 22, 2025Mainebiz recorded changes at law firms, banks, health care institutions, utilities and nonprofits.
December 22, 2025
UMaine System, graduate student workers' union ratify collective bargaining agreement
December 22, 2025The new contract provides for stipend increases, health insurance benefits and free tuition for the 900 workers represented by the union.
December 22, 2025
How to successfully run a business with your spouse
Updated: December 23, 2025Our guest columnist recommends setting boundaries and removing emotion from decision-making.
Updated: December 23, 2025
Inside the notebook: From 'ME-tirement' to wood-fired pizza ovens, our favorite stories of 2025
Updated: December 23, 2025For your holiday reading pleasure, Mainebiz editorial staffers take stock of the stories and subjects that struck a chord in 2025.
Updated: December 23, 2025
Acadia National Park gets $10.8M to jumpstart employee-housing project
December 21, 2025If the park can’t provide bedrooms for prospective seasonal employees, most couldn’t find a place to live within commuting distance — also increasingly the case with permanent staff.
December 21, 2025
Federal shutdown slowed Maine home sales in November
Updated: December 22, 2025With delays in processing mortgage loans through federal agencies, home sales were down nearly 12% in November.
Updated: December 22, 2025
Page 1 replay of Mainebiz print edition covers in 2025
Updated: December 23, 2025Every Mainebiz cover aims to bring editorial content to life with eye-catching headlines, photographs, illustrations and graphics.
Updated: December 23, 2025
Renys rules out downtown for any future Portland location
Updated: December 22, 2025"We gave it our best shot," John Reny, president of the family-owned discounter, told Mainebiz of the location at 540 Congress St. The store will end its 15-year run at the downtown location on Dec. 31.
Updated: December 22, 2025
Robots, rage rooms and other offbeat stories in 2025
Updated: December 22, 2025As we get ready to wind down the year, here’s a recap of 10 stories that tickled our fancy in 2025.
Updated: December 22, 2025
Getting the job done: What employers need to know about recruiting in 2026
Updated: December 22, 2025Employers are increasingly using skills assessments during job interviews to gauge real-world capabilities, Chelsea Livingston of KMA Human Resources writes in a guest column for Mainebiz.
Updated: December 22, 2025
ReVision Energy installs solar project in East Machias
December 19, 2025The system will supply 36% of the company's electricity needs at the plant, and is expected to deliver an estimated $218,000 in savings over the lifetime of the installation.
December 19, 2025
NBT Bank taps industry veteran to lead planned Portland branch
Updated: December 19, 2025Suzanne Cange will oversee NBT Bank's first retail branch in Maine, set to open soon at 191 Marginal Way in Portland's Bayside neighborhood.
Updated: December 19, 2025
University of Southern Maine plans $15M building for visual arts on Gorham campus
Updated: December 19, 2025The arts help prepare students for the workforce by strengthening creative, critical-thinking and communication skills. Construction will break ground in early January.
Updated: December 19, 2025
With ownership change in the works, Front Street Shipyard focuses on what's next
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.
Updated: December 19, 2025
From 'Home Alone' to 'Die Hard': Holiday movie picks from the Mainebiz staff
Updated: December 19, 2025From the funny to the nostalgic, here's what the Mainebiz crew is watching this holiday season.
Updated: December 19, 2025
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2025 AI in Maine
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it’s transforming industries across Maine today. From healthcare and finance to manufacturing, logistics, education, and agriculture, AI is influencing how work gets done, how decisions are made, and how businesses grow. In this special issue, we shine a light on the companies and thought leaders pioneering AI adoption. We’ll explore real-world applications, workforce impacts, ethical considerations, and the economic potential of this powerful technology.
