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🔒Lewiston’s remade Maine MILL offers history and ‘wow’ moments

The former Camden Yarns mill, next to the Androscoggin River, dates to 1864 — a year when Maine textile mills were called on to produce fabric for Civil War uniforms and cotton duck canvas for Union tents.
Manufacturing

🔒Furniture maker Thos. Moser to move showroom to Portland’s Old Port

Thos. Moser plans to open a showroom later this year at 146 Middle St., leasing the 2,787-square-foot space from property owner Peggy Greenhut Golden.
Awards

Introducing the 2026 Mainebiz Community Impact Awards

Here are the Mainebiz Community Impact Award honorees.
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Real Estate & Construction

🔒Mixed-use development with market-rate units wrapping up in downtown Auburn

The Fallview on Maine site, between downtown Main Street and the Androscoggin River, presented construction challenges. Navigating the process included shutting down one lane of Main Street for a while.
Real Estate & Construction

🔒Historic Maine in 3D to highlight Greater Portland Landmarks spring fundraiser

Rare stereograph images from the mid-to-late 1800s and early 1900s will show industries, cities, landscapes and everyday domestic life.
Real Estate & Construction

Keller Williams has back-to-back appointments for regional cultural ambassador

Keller Williams New England’s regional cultural ambassador has come from its Keller Williams Realty Maine franchise for the second year in a row.
Manufacturing

🔒Precision manufacturer Elmet lands $4.3M government contract

Elmet Technologies works across sectors including, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, semiconductor, electronics and energy.
Energy & Utilities

Tree services firm plants seed for research with $500K endowment

Portland-based Lucas Tree Experts is celebrating its centennial with a $500,000 permanent endowment to advance integrated vegetation management research across the United States and Canada.
Economy

Small business optimism turns to pessimism amid labor challenges

In May, 29% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, marking the lowest level since May 2020.

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🔒From the Editor: On the Road with Mainebiz

We do six "On the Road" events a year and this year we’ve made stops in Yarmouth, Rockland/Owls Head and Orono, with treks coming up to Houlton (June 24), Rumford (July 22) and Fryeburg (Sept. 23).
Made in Maine

🔒Made in Maine: Hüga Heat turns up the temperature

Hüga Heat is a Southport-based startup that makes battery-powered seat cushions for outdoor use.
How to

Ask ACE: The real cost of ‘Just 15 minutes’

Momentum builds freedom and competence that allows you to then take on the more complex automations. All it takes is that first automation to get you started.
Government & Politics

🔒On the Record: Portland Mayor Mark Dion weighs in on development, zoning fees

Mainebiz Deputy Editor Renee Cordes sat down with the the mayor of Maine's largest city in his office at City Hall for a 45-minute interview that covered a lot of ground.
In Short

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for June 15, 2026

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Street Sense

🔒Reframing Biddeford: Monthly art walk an unfinished canvas

For the latest installment of her monthly "Street Sense" column, Renee Cordes checks in with artists in studios and on the street in the city's the first Friday art walk of the season.
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Are you following the World Cup matches?

FIFA World Cup action kicked off on June 11 and runs through July 19, bringing together teams from around the world for a heated international soccer competition.

In the U.S., 11 cities are hosting World Cup matches. Foxborough, Mass., has the closest venue, with Gillette Stadium hosting seven matches.

The tournament draws a global audience across broadcast and streaming platforms, with interest ranging from dedicated match-by-match viewers to those following highlights and important matches.

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How To

How to bring summer sizzle to your networking game

Even a simple outdoor picnic can create meaningful opportunities for conversation, our guest columnist writes.
Made in Maine

🔒Made in Maine: Lewiston guitar maker hitting the high notes

Building guitars of this quality is a meticulous time-consuming process; it takes 14 weeks to build a single one from start to finish.
Friday Food Insider

🔒Friday Food Insider: $2.4M Bayside buy gives whiskey snack maker a new base

Double Neat recently closed on the former Blue Lobster Winery space at 200 Anderson St.

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The Role of Trusts in Business Succession

Trusts are versatile planning tools for business owners and can aid them in ensuring a thoughtful business succession. A Trust can provide business continuity...

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