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Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift
The existing lift is over 50 years old. The new lift will feature technology such as a touchscreen interface that eases system operations and maintenance.
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$30M trail bond gets bipartisan approval from Maine Legislature
Laurie Schreiber April 17, 2024The pandemic highlighted the need for close-to-home recreation and better access to the outdoors, but also put a strain on ecosystems and infrastructure like Maine's trails.
Laurie Schreiber April 17, 2024
Former DraftKings executive to lead new Portland pro soccer team
Renee Cordes Updated: April 17, 2024The team, which is about to announce its name and logo, is gearing its business capabilities with the hire of Kevin Schohl, who also helped launch a pro team in Atlanta.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 17, 2024
DiMillo's, Peaks Island marinas to receive $3M for infrastructure upgrades
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 16, 2024More boat slips and the replacement of an aging dock are some of the improvements that will be made at the two Portland marinas, both of which have a strong customer base of seasonal boaters.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 16, 2024
Maine lakes add $14B per year to economy, new report says
Laurie Schreiber April 12, 2024At $13.3 billion, lakefront properties contribute the biggest chunk of value. But challenges include development, invasive species and climate change.
Laurie Schreiber April 12, 2024
Bar Harbor bike shop and property change hands after 45 years
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 15, 2024Owners of the Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop sold the real estate to College of the Atlantic for housing, while the business itself was sold to customers and will operate as is.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 15, 2024
Saco sees windfall in Route 1 development, filling in overlooked stretch of highway
Alexis Wells Updated: April 15, 2024Where there were once vacant lots and fields, there's now a crop of apartments, coffee shops, retail stores and other development. More is on the way.
Alexis Wells Updated: April 15, 2024
New builds: A range of construction projects are in the pipeline
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 15, 2024Maine has many construction projects underway, in industries from health care to tourism to renewable energy. In Trenton, the Acadia Gateway Center, a $27.7 million transit hub and welcome center, was a long time coming.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 15, 2024
A Maine photographer's account of finding the perfect spot for viewing eclipse
Fred Field April 11, 2024Intrepid photographer Fred Field is a regular contributor to Mainebiz. He's a road warrior, and this time, in addition to taking photos of the eclipse, he provides a first-hand account of his trek to find the perfect viewing point.
Fred Field April 11, 2024
Eclipse brings record private plane traffic to some Aroostook County airports
Bridget Reed Morawski Updated: April 10, 2024A couple of the county's airfields were maxed out, while others didn't receive the heavy tourist traffic they anticipated.
Bridget Reed Morawski Updated: April 10, 2024
James Bond in Bangor? Hollywood Casino is training, hiring for 007's game of chance
Renee Cordes Updated: April 12, 2024Hollywood Casino now offers baccarat, and has trained all of its existing dealers on the game featured in several James Bond films, with plans for additional jobs.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 12, 2024
Deer Isle restaurant ranks No. 2 among best in US, says Food & Wine; Portland is a top 10 city
William Hall April 2, 2024The magazine on Tuesday released its 2024 Global Tastemakers awards, which recognize the best eateries and destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
William Hall April 2, 2024
Clam chowder beer, magic unicorns: Maine companies almost got us on April Fools' Day
Renee Cordes Updated: April 2, 2024On April 1, a day of fun and foolery worldwide, social media was bursting with hoaxes. Mainebiz didn't fall for them.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 2, 2024
Take me to the river: Talking Head David Byrne talks about dam removal in Maine
William Hall Updated: April 2, 2024Among other things, David Byrne and a panel of experts said river restoration doesn't mean Mainers stop making dollars and cents.
William Hall Updated: April 2, 2024
Amid housing crunch, Maine hotelier opens 84-bed dorm for seasonal workers in Bar Harbor
Laurie Schreiber March 29, 2024The seasonal employee dorm opens inventory for year-round housing. “We knew we were indeed part of these challenges and expressed that we genuinely wanted to be part of the solution,” said hotelier David Witham.
Laurie Schreiber March 29, 2024
Maine Seacoast Mission’s $1.8M upgrade of Downeast campus is underway
Laurie Schreiber March 28, 2024The first phase, soon to be completed, includes a center with an administrative wing, program staging area and new food pantry with more storage area and community space.
Laurie Schreiber March 28, 2024
USM, Consigli top off Crewe Center for the Arts
Peter Van Allen March 28, 2024The traditional 'topping off' ceremony marked the addition of the last structural beam in the future Crewe Center for the Arts on the University of Southern Maine campus.
Peter Van Allen March 28, 2024
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Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
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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.
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Work for ME
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.
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Groundbreaking Maine
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