As we start the second half of the year, here’s a roundup of the most-read digital Mainebiz stories in the first half of 2023. News about rankings, real estate and restaurants continues to attract large number of page views.
Maine’s 2022 top 10 ‘hottest towns’ for home sales reflect booming market
Big Papi takes a swing at Maine cannabis market
Two Maine towns make Tripadvisor list of 15 ‘trending’ US destinations
Massachusetts hotelier buys Ogunquit inn — its 24th property in Maine
Largest military shipbuilder in U.S. leases space in Portland
Maine’s out-of-state homebuyers came from these states last year

Stirring the pot: Portland sees a wave of new restaurants and expansions (Jan. 23 print edition cover story)
Barnes & Noble headlines retailers joining Merrymeeting Plaza in Brunswick
Old Orchard Beach motel sells outside the family for first time
After $125 million retrofit, Timber HP’s Madison mill will produce high-performance insulation
We’ll release an updated tally for all of 2023 early next year. In the meantime, please keep reading Mainebiz online and in print.
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