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Downtown revitalization

🔒Madawaska makeover takes shape with $2.8M downtown upgrade

The project is designed to strengthen the downtown district while creating new opportunities for economic development, recreation and public gathering.
Retail & Food Service

Holy Donut ends two-year run in Brunswick

The 2,240-square-foot shop opened in May 2024 at 145 Pleasant St., taking over a former Tim Hortons location.
Mergers and acquisitions

🔒Sandy Pines resort sold to Tennessee firm with national reach

Streamside Parks LLC, the Nashville-based owner of 40 properties across 17 states with more than 4,000 RV and lodging sites, announced the court-approved acquisition on Wednesday.
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Economic development

Planned center would expand STEM education across southern Maine

Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, a tuition-free public charter high school in Portland, launched a fundraising campaign to build a Center for Innovation and Technology.
Aging population

🔒37-home expansion underway at Falmouth senior living community

Demand for new residences has been strong. At the groundbreaking last fall, owner John Wasileski said, “The project has been carefully planned to meet the continued growing demand, while also reflecting our commitment to environmentally responsible development.”
Housing

🔒Bangor aims to speed more home building with free, pre-approved housing plans

Gawron Turgeon Dillon Architects created five housing designs that are "ready-to-permit” and available to builders at no cost.
Economy

Maine real estate market down 3.7% in 2025, index shows

The story of real estate in Maine in 2025 was mixed, but overall trended downward, according to the 20th edition of the Maine Real Estate and Development Association’s annual Index.
C-suite

CEO of BerryDunn resigns; insider named as interim leader

Maine's largest accounting firm did not give a reason for the departure of Sarah Belliveau, who will step down from her role as CEO this summer and serve in an advisory role.
Health care

🔒York Hospital gets green light from state regulators to join MaineHealth

Unlike many of its peers, York Hospital doesn’t qualify for federal safety-net programs, limiting access to resources that help many hospitals offset growing financial strain.

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Banking & Finance

After 27 years, Maine college savings program surpasses $1B

FAME has administered Maine's NextGen 529 program for 27 years, and the program now holds more than $18 billion nationally. 
Housing

🔒You buy it, you move it: $1 house for sale in Bath draws interest

Bath Iron Works is selling two residential buildings including a historic house at a cut-rate price, with a big catch for whoever buys the property.
Nonprofits

‘Tithing Tuesday’ food truck event to raise funds for Portland nonprofit

An Aug. 25 event at Congdon's After Dark will raise funds for the Center for Grieving Children.
Hospitality

🔒Dual-branded hotel with 148 rooms opens at Thompson’s Point

The five-story property includes a 70-suite Residence Inn by Marriott and a 78-room Moxy Hotel Portland Thompson's Point. 
Nonprofits

🔒Rockport nonprofit sports complex completes $6.9M expansion

Midccoast Recreation Center sees over 100,000 visits each year. With the expansion, it's able to accommodate more programming and playtime.
Retail & Food Service

Dogonomics 101: Why indoor pooch parlors may be a tough sell in Maine

Following the recent closure of two dog-themed businesses in the Portland area, Mainebiz checked in with experts for their take on the business model.
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Do you support plans by the Portland Hearts of Pine to build a soccer stadium?

Last week, the Portland Hearts of Pine – who currently play in the city-owned Fitzpatrick Stadium – announced plans to build a new soccer stadium on waterfront industrial property. The project is expected to cost more than $50 million, with funding from private sources. Construction is slated to begin in 2027, with an opening targeted for early 2029.

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How To

With dizzying pace of AI, Yogi Berra might say ‘it’s getting late early’

Recursive self-improvement is central to arguments about transformative AI risk, David Stone writes in this guest column.
Made in Maine

🔒Made in Maine: Niche clothing brand rethinks women’s post-mastectomy fashion

FlatWear Clothing LLC aims to make fashion more inclusive for other breast cancer survivors.
Friday Food Insider

🔒Friday Food Insider: A Korean food truck adds to offerings at Old Port Square

K-Pop Kimbap began serving customers July 9 outside the Old Port Square Garage at 427 Fore St.

Thought Leaders

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Choosing the Right Place for Care Can Save Time, Stress, and Money

Denise McDonough, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine, shares the essential role of a health care plan in Maine.

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