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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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Word on the street: Igloo dining spheres, retail reuses top Maine development trends in 2025
Renee Cordes Updated: February 10, 2025To find out what’s trending across the state this year, Mainebiz checked in with city officials, real estate professionals and others in the know.
Renee Cordes Updated: February 10, 2025
L.L.Bean endorses federal legislation to phase out toxic chemicals from outdoor apparel
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 7, 2025Currently, water-resistant clothing made with PFAS receives preferential tariff treatment with a 7% duty rate, while more sustainable alternatives face a 27% rate.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 7, 2025
After $28M revamp, a Northeast Harbor inn will reopen in June
Laurie Schreiber February 3, 2025The project preserved the original structure and added 15 cottages and 17 spa suites with terraces. Features include custom wallpaper, furniture and fixtures.
Laurie Schreiber February 3, 2025
Economic contribution of snowmobiling slid last winter, study finds
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 3, 2025Along with declining snowmobile registrations, poor snow conditions likely reduced the number and duration of snowmobile trips, affecting spending on lodging, fuel, dining and equipment. “Like any outdoor recreational activity, we’re at the mercy of
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 3, 2025
Maine groups map out 10-year plan for state’s outdoor recreation sector
Laurie Schreiber January 30, 2025The effort is led by Maine Outdoor Brands, Maine’s Office of Outdoor Recreation, the University of Maine, Maine’s Bureau of Parks and Lands, Maine Technology Institute and the Maine Marine Trades Association
Laurie Schreiber January 30, 2025
List of Maine's 10 ‘hottest’ towns for real estate has some changes, surprises
Alexis Wells January 21, 2025Here are the Top 10, including the percentage increase in median sales price in 2024.
Alexis Wells January 21, 2025
Tariffs, immigration policy uncertainties pose risks to ‘sturdy’ growth, Maine state economist says
Renee Cordes January 15, 2025If tariffs are wide ranging, "things could be really, really bad," Amanda Rector told a Mainebiz forum.
Renee Cordes January 15, 2025
Lafayette Hotels continues expansion with Ogunquit resort deal
Laurie Schreiber January 13, 2025Lafayette Hotels, a family-owned and -operated group of more than 30 hotels across Maine and New Hampshire, acquired its fourth property in Ogunquit with the acquisition of the Sparhawk Oceanfront Resort.
Laurie Schreiber January 13, 2025
Work underway to revitalize Houlton’s century-old Temple Theatre
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 14, 2025A Houlton business owner acquired a century-old movie theater business and the building in which it’s housed in two deals that wrapped up earlier this month.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 14, 2025
Indoor mini-golf course, bar and restaurant on tap for Marginal Way in Portland
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 27, 2025A journalist-turned-finance-professional is making another career turn with the development of an indoor mini-golf course, bar and restaurant in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 27, 2025
In Belfast, dory owner offers rowing tours — even in winter
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 21, 2025Mainebiz catches up with Nicolle Littrell of DoryWoman Rowing to find out more about the unusual year-round business
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 21, 2025
Bar Harbor likely to see cruise ship slump, but other ports remain strong
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 13, 2025Demand for cruise visits to Portland, Rockland and Eastport is strong, but the outlook varies. Factors include sailing times from other cruise ports, certain customs and border protection restrictions and, in Rockland’s case, a local ordinance
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 13, 2025
Maine 'Winter Wednesdays' campaign aims to tempt diners during slow season
Renee Cordes January 7, 2025The promotional campaign features price specials at restaurants, breweries and cafes from Jan. 8 through March 26.
Renee Cordes January 7, 2025
Portland Gear Hub secures permanent ownership of store and workshop
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 6, 2025Bikes and other outdoor gear have been donated over the years to the nonprofit, which inspects, repairs, recycles and reuses as much as possible for sale and programs.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 6, 2025
A prominent Portland chef says he'll take a ‘little break,' citing need for change
Renee Cordes Updated: January 2, 2025Matt Ginn, a chef at Evo, Twelve, the Chebeague Island Inn and the Good Table, has worked for the Prentice Hospitality Group for a decade.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 2, 2025
What a dozen Maine movers & shakers resolve to do in 2025
Renee Cordes Updated: January 2, 2025While the resolutions are as varied as the individuals they come from, there were a few common themes.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 2, 2025
Today's Poll
Portland is home to four professional sports teams — the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox; the G-League's Maine Celtics, an affiliate of the Boston Celtics; the Maine Mariners, an ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins; and the Portland Hearts of Pine, which is in USL League One.
In October 2024, the Sports Business Journal named Portland the best U.S. city for minor league sports.
In the past year, Maine's teams have been getting some upgrades.
The Portland Sea Dogs opened a new, state-of-the-art $10 million training facility and clubhouse at Hadlock Field. The Portland Hearts of Pine launched their inaugural season in 2025, playing to consistently sold-out crowds from the very first game and reaching the semifinals in November. And now the Maine Mariners plan to build a new practice rink at the Downs in Scarborough.
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Work for ME
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