Business closings and bankruptcies made headlines in Maine this year. Channel your inner Ebenezer this holiday season with this recap of 10 grim-news stories published by Mainebiz in 2022.
Olympia Sports files for bankruptcy, to close remaining stores this month
Maine’s rural roads and bridges among worst in U.S.
Pixelle paper mill in Jay to close, affecting 230 workers
Holy Donut makes ‘gut-wrenching’ decision to close Auburn store
Sweetser to close Bangor, Belfast homes, affecting 45 residents
Lewiston hospital will close, consolidating maternity care with neighbor
Survey: Young Mainers say hopes of earning higher salary dampened by inflation concerns
Maine among priciest states to retire, study says
Rising tides: Greater Portland Landmarks IDs areas at risk from sea level rise
Secretary of State: Businesses should be aware of annual report scam