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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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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
From bragging rights to charitable giving, good news was plentiful in 2024
Renee Cordes Updated: December 31, 2024Uplifting news stories this year kudos for Portland as a minor-league sports town, and a new sign of "hopeful" in Ellsworth.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 31, 2024
Bah, humbug: Layoffs, closings and other 'hard' news in 2024
Renee Cordes Updated: December 27, 2024Maine businesses had their share of rough patches in 2024.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 27, 2024
Health care and hospitality hiring in Maine highlight otherwise ho-hum November unemployment report
Renee Cordes Updated: December 24, 2024Private sector jobs increased mainly in health care and social assistance and in leisure and hospitality, continuing the recent pattern.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 24, 2024
Downeast tourism hotspot basks in national spotlight
Renee Cordes Updated: December 23, 2024Bar Harbor has been named the country's best small town to visit in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 23, 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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