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Updated: 11 hours agoThe deal, subject to regulatory review and expected to be completed in January, will make MEMIC one of the country's largest multi-state workers' compensation specialists with a strong foothold in the Midwest.
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Maine public universities ramp up online offerings for high-demand careers
September 18, 2025The new degrees target fields facing critical shortages at both the state and national levels, including early childhood education, human services, medical laboratory science and homeland security.
September 18, 2025
With deal, Appalachian Mountain Club conservation area is now 3 times larger than Acadia
September 17, 2025Under AMC stewardship, the North Woods area will support restoration forestry, habitat connectivity, climate adaptation and forestry- and recreation-related jobs.
September 17, 2025
CMP seeks rate hike to fund investments, sparking pushback from Mills
Updated: September 17, 2025Ahead of public hearings before the Maine Public Utilities Commission, Gov. Janet Mills said the proposed rate increase “blatantly ignores” the economic reality that Maine residents face every day.
Updated: September 17, 2025
Bath-based credit union gives itself a new name
Updated: September 17, 2025In a nod to its shipbuilding roots, Five County Credit Union has rebranded as Ancorum, which blends the words "anchor" and "quorum," for community.
Updated: September 17, 2025
Maritime veteran takes helm of Casco Bay Lines
Updated: September 17, 2025Ben Dinsmore, the incoming general manager and CEO, brings more than 25 years of global experience to the role, succeeding John Warnock, who resigned in March.
Updated: September 17, 2025
Saint Joseph's College of Maine will offer free tuition to qualified students
September 16, 2025The program targets Maine students with a high school GPA of at least 3.4 and family income of $100,000 or less.
September 16, 2025
Roux Institute teams with Maine Technology Institute on 'Breakthrough Maine' event series
September 16, 2025"Maine is ripe to have its moment, and we're determined to help make it happen," said Chris Torina, the Roux Institute's director of entrepreneurship.
September 16, 2025
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EVENT60 Ideas in 60 Minutes Portland 2025
The Mainebiz 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes Forum brings together a panel of six Maine CEOs and leaders to each share 10 ideas that business executives can learn from.DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 363 Maine Mall Road, South PortlandEvent Details
Brunswick Executive Airport adopts extended PFAS cleanup plan
September 15, 2025The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority have agreed on an action plan to address an August 2024 release of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at the Brunswick Executive Airport in Brunswick.
September 15, 2025
Frank J. Wood Bridge between Topsham-Brunswick set for demolition
Updated: September 16, 2025The $49.9 million project, by Reed & Reed Inc. for the Maine Department of Transportation, will entail demolishing the 88-year-old Frank J. Wood Bridge between Brunswick and Topsham and replacing it with a structure designed to last a century.
Updated: September 16, 2025
Former Bette Davis property in Cape Elizabeth sets southern Maine price record
Updated: September 15, 2025In the 1950s, a previous house on the property was occupied by film star Bette Davis, who died in 1989. That house was razed. The structures there now were built in 2002.
Updated: September 15, 2025
Maine's minimum hourly wage to hit $15.10 next year
September 12, 2025The increase, set to take effect on Jan. 1, will be 45 cents higher than the current rate.
September 12, 2025
Biddeford apartment development enters final phase, adding 51 units
Updated: September 15, 2025Construction of the 51-unit apartment building, to be called Lofts North, is coming in at $12 million and is expected to wrap up by August 2026.
Updated: September 15, 2025
Camden National names board chair to take over at year's end
September 12, 2025Marie McCarthy, a retired L.L.Bean executive, will become chair of the board after Lawrence Sterrs retires on Dec. 31.
September 12, 2025
Buyer signals confidence in industrial demand with deal for Gorham lot
Updated: September 15, 2025The buyer of a 15.5-acre lot in Gorham Industrial Park is confident there’s plenty of demand for build-to-suit industrial space.
Updated: September 15, 2025Greater Portland Board of Realtors to host flood risk class
Updated: September 15, 2025The class, open to all Maine Realtors, responds to back-to-back storms in Maine in late 2023 and early 2024. The estimated damage to public infrastructure in Maine was $90 million.
Updated: September 15, 2025Boulos Co.’s new partner noted for work ethic
Updated: September 15, 2025Noah Stebbins — known by some as “the Machine" — has demonstrated a strong work ethic and a drive to get deals done.
Updated: September 15, 2025
Frontier Airlines to end flights from Portland Jetport
Updated: September 12, 2025"We value our partnership with PWM and will continue to evaluate a return in the future," a spokesman for the low-cost carrier told Mainebiz.
Updated: September 12, 2025
In Aroostook County, Loring Commerce Centre adds to tenant mix
Updated: September 12, 2025Tenants come from Caribou, Caswell and New Brunswick and were looking for space needed to grow their operation and markets.
Updated: September 12, 2025
Portland leaders spar over downtown revitalization
September 11, 2025Portland Mayor Mark Dion called on members of the business community to pitch in, while developer Kevin Bunker pushed back against bureaucracy.
September 11, 2025
With Truck Driver Appreciation Week coming up, trade group rolls out training plan
Updated: September 12, 2025To combat the trucking industry's shortage of drivers and technicians, the Maine Motor Transport Association is rolling out driving simulators and grants to help pay for training.
Updated: September 12, 2025
Rangeley’s first child care center considered key to building workforce
September 10, 2025Workers who commute into Rangeley have about 50 children under age 5, but the town had fewer than 20 early child care slots available. The center is part of a trend supporting working families and employee recruitment.
September 10, 2025
MaineHealth to invest $70M to create orthopedic hub in South Portland
Updated: September 11, 2025The hub will bring together clinical services and providers now spread throughout Greater Portland, with additional construction of an orthopedic surgical center.
Updated: September 11, 2025
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Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine showcases Maine's many economic development opportunities and the attributes that make Maine a special place to work, live and play. For companies in Maine, and for companies who are looking to relocate or expand into Maine, the Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine is a great resource on Maine market stats and facts. Mainebiz has expanded the information we provide to give company owners and senior managers data and statistics from sources on a national, statewide, regional and local basis to provide the business community with a clear picture of the Maine marketplace.
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