Tina Fischer

Tina has had a long career in journalism, starting at the age of eight, with a neighborhood “newspaper” she and her brother created and delivered on their bikes. She went on to enjoy a larger circulation at several weekly newspapers and enjoyed a fascinating stint at SAIL magazine in Boston before relocating to Maine. She’s written for many publications including the New York Times, The Portland Press Herald, Down East magazine and Mainebiz, before coming on board here full time. She’ll be focusing primarily on real estate and construction projects.

🔒Portland takes another step toward selling embattled Midtown parcels

The city has selected the Boulos Co. to potentially list four undeveloped parcels of land on Somerset and Elm streets, near Whole Foods and Franklin Arterial — though City Councilors say no decision to sell has been made.

Landry/French Construction expands operations in the Sunshine State

With the opening of an office in St. Petersburg, Landry/French Construction plants a second foothold in the Sunshine State, after the 2024 acquisition of Melbourne-based MH Williams Construction Group.

Maine’s largest architecture firm adds strength to two complex practices

SMRT's appointments of Ben Halleck and Andrew Tyner reflect a strategic focus on environments including advanced battery technology, aerospace, defense manufacturing and lab research.

🔒Maine’s first Aldi grocery store to open in March

The German discount grocery retailer Aldi has begun hiring for its 12,000-square-foot store, located in the Pine Tree Shopping Center on Portland’s outer Brighton Avenue.
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Bangor and Lewiston join downtown development network

The Maine Development Foundation’s downtown affiliate program connects municipalities with resources to revitalize their commercial districts.

$48M in federal funding will improve broadband access; more funding needed

Maine Connectivity Authority has received $48.4 million of the $272 million in federal funding originally allocated to improve internet service.

🔒Roux with a view: Consigli takes on challenge of building Roux Institute campus

Building Northeastern University’s Roux Institute campus, perched on the edge of Casco Bay in Portland, is a complex — and exciting — project for the team at Consigli Construction.

🔒Building Business: Rare condo project in Falmouth aims to provide homes to ‘workforce’ earners

A development has broken ground on Marshall Drive in Falmouth that will offer 48 two-bedroom condominiums at prices ranging from $378,000 to $425,000.
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🔒Rowe Ford opens commercial vehicle service center in Portland

The 47,300-square-foot building on Pine Tree Industrial Parkway has 29 service bays to accommodate trucks of any size.

Maine realtors donate $362K for housing and fuel assistance

The Maine Association of Realtors Foundation is matching funds raised by brokers, boards and councils across the state to support 25 organizations that help provide housing or fuel assistance.
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