From Slugger’s two Hall of Fame awards to e-bikes for military veterans, there was plenty of good news to write about in 2022. Here’s a recap of 10 uplifting news stories published by Mainebiz this year to ring in the holiday season.
TD Beach to Beacon 10K race makes comeback, raises $70K for Portland charity
Sea Dogs mascot scores a double in Hall of Fame Awards
E-bikes delivered to Travis Mills Foundation for use by veterans
Years in the making, a $55 million cold-storage facility breaks ground in Portland
Top 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine releases rankings
Nursing students training to care for others, now have a program to care for them
Rock Row developers to build Maine’s first mass-timber building
Maine brewery and aquaculture firm ranked among ‘U.S. brands that matter’
Portland eatery makes the cut for Esquire’s list of best new restaurants
Ditch the pitch decks: Christmas tree farm wins inaugural Skowhegan business-pitch contest
And what does Slugger want for Christmas this year?
“Slugger wishes that everyone has a wonderful holiday season and he’s hoping for a new shiny championship ring this summer,” the popular pooch said via spokesman Chris Cameron. “A season with no rainouts would be nice, too.”
