August 19, 2024 EditionEdition

Awards

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 19, 2024

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms.
Higher education

🔒On the Record: In Brooksville, a retired teacher gives literacy lessons — with help from horses

Bobbi Ackerman explains why horses are great learning partners for youngsters, including those who may be struggling in school.
Agriculture

🔒The County’s claim to fame: Aroostook is known for its potatoes, and its Potato Blossom Festival

The signature summer event in the County is the Maine Potato Blossom Festival, which celebrates the state's billion-plus-dollar industry. In his photo essay, Fred Field shares the fun.
Agriculture

🔒The Mi’kmaq Nation’s farm, fish-growing operation feeds demand for traditional foods

Since the Mi’kmaq Nation in Presque Isle started a community garden and a brook trout hatchery, they've became game-changers in providing healthy, culturally relevant food to the community and beyond.
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Economic development

🔒Building homes in Bangor: Developers, local officials tackle Queen City’s housing gap

With scarce inventory, Bangor is seeing a sharp increase in home prices. Builders, employers and the city itself are racing to keep up with the housing demand.
Government & Politics

🔒Bangor City Hall gets $10M revamp

The building, which dates to 1915, is getting new emergency and safety features as well as other needed upgrades.
Real Estate & Construction

🔒Building Business: Aroma Joe’s has 3 New England sites under construction

A roundup of Maine construction news includes three coffee shops for South Portland-based Aroma Joe’s, support for Preble Street's Housing First programs, and other developments around the state.
Higher education

🔒Ask ACE: How can we choose a benefits package that will help us retain employees?

An expert from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader whose business is looking to hold onto its workforce.
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Downtown revitalization

🔒A Look Back: Real estate deals make history, now — and then

Mainebiz looks back at its 30-year history, and recalls purchases and sales that eventually influenced transactions of today.
Marketing & Media

🔒In memoriam: Malcolm will be missed at Mainebiz

A tribute to the sweetest dog you could imagine.
Agriculture

🔒From the Editor: Tackling housing, aquaculture and potatoes in northern Maine

Photographer Fred Field has been a road warrior for Mainebiz. This year alone, he’s made at least...
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