In a year that didn’t turn out the way anyone expected, Mainebiz reported some stories that were real jaw-droppers. Stories that surprised, delighted and amazed. Stories that made us stop and say, “Who knew?”
The businesses in these articles tended to be highly specialized. Quirky perhaps, often brilliant. And for some reason, baseball figured in several of these stories.
Here are 10 of the Mainebiz articles that may surprise, delight and amaze you, too.
Unusual stories for an unusual year
Help wanted: Assistant to Portland Sea Dogs mascot Slugger (Jan. 27)
Maine manufacturer swings for the fences with radical baseball bat (April 27)
Farmington Diner renovation on track after long journey (June 3)
Mission from Maine: MDI man helped design SpaceX spacesuit (June 3)
Will the Maine ‘mandles’ trend catch fire for Father’s Day? (June 17)
After winning $225K grant, Orono startup moves ahead with ocean-friendly drink lid (Sept. 29)
Skin care startup looks to a familiar Maine source for ingredient — lobster (Oct. 19)
Maine could soon ‘fall back’ for the last time (Oct. 27)
Fryeburg farm, Hannaford hoping for home run as potato partnership grows (Nov. 13)
Bubbles and beer: Portland craft brewery will serve outside this winter in mini-tents (Nov. 18)