September 21, 2026Edition

Maine's political races have been in the spotlight this year, with attention on battles for seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as Blaine House.

At the warehouse store and headquarters in Cumberland, hundreds of colorful belt designs range from classic and nautical to quirky and bright, with some even containing secret messages.

Chronic stress and burnout are often viewed as personal issues employees need to deal with on their own or that will be cured by a few wellness benefits.

A 130-room Home2 Suites by Hilton extended-stay hotel has broken ground in Portland’s Old Port neighborhood.

For the latest edition of Street Sense, Mainebiz Deputy Editor Renee Cordes checks in with businesses in the southern Maine vacation destination.

An overview of the major elections to be held in Maine on Nov. 3.

A common thread with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson is their background coming from Aroostook County.

“Voters are not just choosing between different policies, they are choosing between fairly different ideas about how government should respond to Maine’s affordability problem," said one expert.

The candidates on the ballot this year are vying for the seat held for four terms by Democrat Jared Golden, who is not seeking reelection.

Six years after closing for extensive renovations, the Maine State Cultural Building is reopening to the public. The most arduous part of the project was packing and moving hundreds of thousands of items. It was also an opportunity to modernize public and back-end use.

"We have great conference properties today, and as Greater Portland continues to evolve, additional meeting options could open the door to new opportunities and larger groups," Lynn Tillotson told Mainebiz.

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