Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.
Since the purchase last year, a steering committee has been working with a team of professionals to formulate a plan to create year-round rental housing.
Grantees include organizations working to educate immigrants, empower women, support the self-determination of Wabanaki people and address health inequities.
Gia Drew recommends that employers use inclusive language, such as "hey folks" instead of "ladies and gentlemen" when addressing employees.
The Davis Maine Scholarship Program provides funding to first-generation college students from eastern Hancock and Washington counties at the University of New England and two schools in Massachusetts.
The Worthington Scholarship Foundation, based in Rockland, works with 20 partners, from two-year community colleges to private institutions across the state.
Liz Cotter Schlax will step down as president and CEO of United Way of Southern Maine in January 2025.
The grant will fund five hires and two studies — to guide interpretation and preservation and to establish a fundraising and revenue-raising.
The Alliance for Addiction and Mental Health Services, which is dedicated to advancing quality mental health and substance use treatment, has hired Adam Bloom-Paicopolos as executive director.
Held at different rented facilities each year for a decade, the permanent location will accommodate more sessions for its tuition-free summer bereavement camp, and more programs.
A local nonprofit agency serving adults with intellectual disabilities has agreed to purchase the 15,500-square-foot building for $525,000.
An expert panel discussion on Wednesday drew an audience of nearly 100, who learned about challenges and potential solutions related to older adult health in Maine.
The 54-unit building will be open to all people age 55 and over and will include support services for LGBTQ+ seniors, for whom affordable, centralized housing is a longstanding need .
When the Hiram library is closed, people use its Wi-Fi from the parking area. “We have more people coming into the community and they’re able to be here because of remote work,” said one board member.
The social media campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers that occur when squirrels interfere with power lines, causing outages and potentially injuring or killing the animals.
Since May 2009, the entire company — from the U.S. to Canada to offices abroad — sets aside the second Thursday of May to serve local communities.
“One delivery I’ll never forget was a pizza to an ice fishing hut,” said the restaurant owner. The larger space will accommodate the pantry’s growing clientele and need for more cold storage.
Maine's housing shortage is fueling the cost of buying a home. In March, Maine's median home price was $381,500, up 9% from a year ago, according to Maine Listings. In Cumberland County, including the Portland area, the median sales price was $565,000 last month.
Higher prices are also putting pressure on the rental market. Young people, singles and families new to Maine are looking to get rentals, but so are potential home buyers who can't find a home in their price range. Higher interest rates are also an issue.
As a place to rent, Maine ranks No. 13 in the U.S., with average monthly rents reaching $1,971, according to a new Ipsos iSay survey of American renters.
With so many people shut out of buying a home, we're curious what alternatives people are finding.
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Learn MoreWork for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Learn MoreWhether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
Coming June 2025
Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
Coming June 2025
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Our privacy policy
To ensure the best experience on our website, articles cannot be read without allowing cookies. Please allow cookies to continue reading. Our privacy policy