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Industrial vacancy rate grows in southern Maine — but hovers just above 3%

The vacancy rate for industrial properties in southern Maine has been rising after a decade of shrinking vacancies, and was at a 7-year high at the end of 2025, according to the Portland-based Dunham Group’s annual market survey.

🔒Portland-based art supply retailer with national footprint seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Artist & Craftsman is expected to close only one U.S. store, while relocating the Portland location to Westbrook

South Portland’s former Pizza Joint to become fitness center

Spurling Fitness will take over the former Pizza Joint in the busy Mill Creek neighborhood of South Portland. Spurling has other sites in Kennebunk and Scarborough.

🔒Bold predictions for Maine’s economy in 2026 span recession risk to practical optimism

Forecasts run the gamut from the specter of a recession to a dose of practical optimism from a coffee entrepreneur.
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A roundup of Maine’s commercial real estate leases from December 2025

Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. (The Tuesday Real Estate Insider publishes commercial sales.) Here are the leases published in December 2025.

A roundup of Maine’s commercial real estate sales from December 2025

Every week in the Tuesday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate sales. Here is a compilation of sales published in December 2025.

Bold predictions for Maine’s economy in 2026 span recession risk to practical optimism

Business leaders from around the state have varying expectations for the coming year.

A roundup of Maine’s commercial real estate leases from November 2025

Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. (The Tuesday Real Estate Insider publishes commercial sales.) Here are the leases published in November 2025.
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With warehouse consolidation, Partners for World Health gains space and efficiency

The organization ships medical supplies and equipment to health care providers in developing countries. Additional warehouse space in Portland improves efficiency and provides room for expansion.

On deck: Little League field renovation underway in Portland

Portland Little League aims to raise $1 million to revitalize all of the city’s fields.
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