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Economic Development
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Greater Portland Council of Governments among Maine nonprofits receiving EPA funds
October 26, 2023Working waterfronts, food forests and heat pump installations were among projects selected to receive over $3.5 million to advance environmental justice.
October 26, 2023
Auburn unveils plans for mixed-income housing project
Updated: October 17, 2023Home ownership is an important goal for the Winter Oaks Housing Development. “We wanted people to be local, to have a buy-in as property owners,” said one city planner.
Updated: October 17, 2023
Downtown Waterville continues to build momentum with provisions retailer
October 13, 2023The owner of Main Street Provisions fell in love with the craft beer industry and artisan community in Portland. The revitalization of Waterville’s downtown made the timing right.
October 13, 2023
Lisbon Falls looks to liven downtown with launch of artisan store
Updated: October 10, 2023Earlier this year, the nonprofit Lisbon Artist Collective connected with over 50 local artists to promote the arts and develop a new retail space.
Updated: October 10, 2023
Study: Portland’s historic districts don’t force housing costs up, or residents out
Updated: October 4, 2023Among the findings of a consultant, there's no evidence that the designation of a historic district leads to residents being displaced. And rents in the historic districts have grown at a rate nearly identical to that of Portland overall since 1990.
Updated: October 4, 2023
Portland ranks among best 20 small cities in US, says WalletHub report
Updated: October 4, 2023Out of 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000, Maine’s largest city ranks in the top 20 for livability, according to a new study.
Updated: October 4, 2023
40 Under 40: Denise Cilley is expanding the economic horizon in Downeast Maine
Updated: October 2, 2023Each day, Denise Cilley is cultivating new beginnings for business and prosperity in Washington County through her work with the Sunrise County Economic Council.
Updated: October 2, 2023
Central Maine Growth Council hires grant and finance manager
Updated: September 28, 2023Nicole Timmins will oversee CMGC’s granting efforts, including managing the grant administration process, preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance with grant regulations.
Updated: September 28, 2023
On MDI, four towns band together to tackle problems of scarce affordable housing
Updated: September 26, 2023The median home price on Mount Desert Island in 2022 was $646,125, while the median household income on MDI in 2022 was $75,889 — less than half of what would be needed to afford such a home.
Updated: September 26, 2023
Freeport 'fit-up' grant program offers incentive to spruce up retail and commercial venues
September 13, 2023Investors have said they see a new momentum toward filling commercial spaces left vacant by the growth of online shopping, the 2009 recession and the pandemic.
September 13, 2023
Acadia National Park tourism added $479M to Maine economy in 2022, down slightly
September 1, 2023Nearly 4 million visitors last year brought an economic benefit of $691 million to communities within 60 miles of the park. The numbers in 2021 were higher.
September 1, 2023
Lewiston and Auburn say ‘yes’ to development
Updated: August 28, 2023Lewiston’s slogan — “Opportunity lives here!” — signals its certification as a business-friendly city by the state. Across the river, Auburn earned a national headline proclaiming it America's "YIMBYest" city.
Updated: August 28, 2023
Maine ranks No. 3 for women's equality in nationwide study
Updated: August 29, 2023A report, by personal finance website WalletHub, ranks the best and worst sites for women's equality.
Updated: August 29, 2023
Madawaska’s midtown revitalization project gets $2M federal boost
Updated: August 23, 2023The redevelopment is expected to be transformational, with infrastructure improvements, a new health center, farmers market expansion and multi-use trail.
Updated: August 23, 2023
Workforce housing proposal in Northeast Harbor advances to final review
Updated: August 22, 2023As housing costs skyrocket, the location in a designated growth area is ideal, said the applicant. But a neighbor asked, “Does the density for that development make sense for that piece of property?”
Updated: August 22, 2023
Maine jobless rate stays flat at record low in July
Updated: August 21, 2023Maine’s unemployment rate remained at a record low of 2.4% in July, the fourth straight month at that level and 20th consecutive month below 4%.
Updated: August 21, 2023
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