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Transportation
EV rental business launches in Bar Harbor
The battery-powered vehicles, developed in the 1990s, aim to provide an easy-to-maneuver, carbon-free, quiet experience of Acadia National Park.
Bar Harbor likely to see cruise ship slump, but other ports remain strong
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
Updated: January 13, 2025Interest in Maine’s New Space industry will skyrocket
Updated: January 13, 2025Maine’s New Space industry expects heightened interest from educators and overtures from out-of-state companies.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Waterville bridge to be replaced in $53M revamp
January 2, 2025The Ticonic Bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow over the Kennebec River will be replaced in a $52.8 million project.
January 2, 2025
Squirrels, spud spats & other offbeat stories in 2024
Updated: December 26, 2024From clam chowder beer for April 1 to an AI mouse, here are some unusual stories that we relished writing this year.
Updated: December 26, 2024
United Airlines to add summer route connecting Houston with Portland jetport
Updated: December 23, 2024The new service will operate on Saturdays starting June 28, 2025.
Updated: December 23, 2024-
Portland airport to add direct service to New Haven, Conn.
December 10, 2024A Houston-based airline is entering the Maine market with direct service between Portland and southern Connecticut.
December 10, 2024
Some takeaways from the Mainebiz CEO Forum in Bangor
December 5, 2024Here are some highlights from the Mainebiz breakfast forum in Bangor.
December 5, 2024
Holiday travel for busiest week of the year is underway in Maine
November 27, 2024In the air and on the road, travel during the Thanksgiving holiday period could break records in Maine and nationwide. A couple of experts share advice on how to navigate the surge.
November 27, 2024
New climate plan calls for 100% of Maine’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2040
Updated: November 25, 2024Climate goals have been bolstered by federal funds in recent years. That’s likely to decrease, according to the updated plan, which calls for leveraging other sources.
Updated: November 25, 2024
After laser strikes one of its helicopters, LifeFlight of Maine spreads warning
Updated: November 22, 2024Crew members can become temporarily or permanently blinded by laser light. There’s been an uptick in laser strikes nationwide.
Updated: November 22, 2024
Biddeford-based Fiber Materials Inc. to be sold for $165M to NC defense contractor
November 18, 2024The prospective buyer is a global supplier of thermal protection systems and textiles for the aerospace, defense, medical and industrial markets. It has operations at seven U.S. sites, including Maine plants in North Monmouth and Winthrop.
November 18, 2024
A Look Back: Cities take a ‘u-turn’ on one-way thinking
Updated: November 18, 2024We look back to 2019, when Mainebiz reported on two cities that put the brakes on one-way street patterns in their downtowns.
Updated: November 18, 2024
At last, $25M Portland Harbor dredging project gets underway next month
November 13, 2024The project will finally tackle a problem plaguing Portland Harbor for decades: less and less berthing space for vessels because of sediment that has built up over the years.
November 13, 2024
Presque Isle's planned $53M airport terminal is preparing for take-off
Updated: November 14, 2024After years of planning, work may begin this spring to replace the Cold War-era building at Presque Isle International Airport. Nearly 20,000 people flew through PQI in 2023.
Updated: November 14, 2024
Marine Patrol’s latest boat provides ‘safe and stable platform’
November 6, 2024Calvin Beal boats have long been popular with fishermen for the vessels' Downeast looks and handling. The design has also proven a safe and stable platform for patrol inspections.
November 6, 2024
LifeFlight acquires Auburn building as part of ground transport expansion
Updated: November 4, 2024LifeFlight of Maine’s plan to expand its critical care ground transport program includes the acquisition of a 2,480-square-foot facility to house the organization’s Lewiston/Auburn-based ground ambulance service.
Updated: November 4, 2024
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