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Economic Development
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Business development is on the agenda in Rockland
Updated: October 16, 2025With a working waterfront, retailers, cultural venues and a growing number of cruise ships, proactive steps could grow and diversify the economy.
Updated: October 16, 2025
South Portland wants redevelopment ideas for five city-owned buildings
Updated: October 9, 2025The goal is to invite residents into the city’s deficient buildings and gather input about what community spaces they would like to see for redevelopment.
Updated: October 9, 2025
Bath launches grant program to fill empty storefronts
October 6, 2025A total of $50,000 is available in the first round of funding for the Bath Business Fit Up Program, with future rounds possible.
October 6, 2025
40 Under 40: Peace Mutesi is a housing advocate motivated by ‘big and small wins’
Updated: October 6, 2025The housing crisis is severe. New production is far below what’s needed and much of the existing housing stock isn’t utilized effectively,
Updated: October 6, 2025
Jonesport looks to revive faded retail building
October 1, 2025After years of vacancy and decline, the town officially took ownership of the property in March. The town hopes to transform the building into a functional space that will benefit both residents and visitors.
October 1, 2025
How to forge partnerships that boost Maine's economy
September 23, 2025From shared goals to harnessing the power of nonprofits, here are five ways Maine organizations can build partnerships that deliver real impact.
September 23, 2025
Kittery shipyard’s economic impact climbs to $1.6B
Updated: September 16, 2025Most of the civilian workforce hails from Maine, with 4,252 employees earning $433.2 million, up from 4,194 employees earning $402.1 million in 2023.
Updated: September 16, 2025
Maine's minimum hourly wage to hit $15.10 next year
September 12, 2025The increase, set to take effect on Jan. 1, will be 45 cents higher than the current rate.
September 12, 2025
Portland leaders spar over downtown revitalization
September 11, 2025Portland Mayor Mark Dion called on members of the business community to pitch in, while developer Kevin Bunker pushed back against bureaucracy.
September 11, 2025In Portland, affordable home ownership taking shape at Dougherty Commons
Updated: September 10, 2025Maine Cooperative Development Partners is installing the first phase of a 20-unit affordable condominium project off Douglass Street. Modular units are being built at KBS Builders’ South Paris factory and installed by Brunswick-based Backyard ADUs.
Updated: September 10, 2025
Amid Scarborough's rapid growth, some residents demand a slower pace
Updated: September 8, 2025Scarborough’s recent designation as the fastest growing town in Maine, has a large faction of long-time residents urging town officials to pump the brakes on development.
Updated: September 8, 2025
25 finalists named for 2025 Maine Family Business Awards
Updated: September 8, 2025The Institute for Family-Owned Business said it received more 505 nominations this year, which it whittled down to 44 semifinalists before picking 25 finalists.
Updated: September 8, 2025Retirement report card for Maine's 2 biggest cities
September 2, 2025Portland and Lewiston both made the top 100 in a national barometer, but with quite a gap between them.
September 2, 2025
How Maine stacks up on some national lists
Updated: September 1, 2025Here’s an overview of how Maine ranked on a wide range of lists, according to the personal finance website WalletHub.
Updated: September 1, 2025
A showcase for Maine photographers — and data, too
Updated: September 1, 2025This year’s Fact Book has a particularly visual feel to it, with photo essays by regular contributors Tim Greenway, Jim Neuger and Fred Field.
Updated: September 1, 2025
On the Record: Portland nonprofit leader makes a business case for revitalizing city’s Arts District
Updated: August 25, 2025Annie Leahy, executive director of Mechanics' Hall, talks about an initiative to fill empty downtown storefronts with art installations to "tell a visual story" about what the space cold become.
Updated: August 25, 2025
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