Rankings

Portland ranked among nation’s most livable metro areas

Portland also ranked No. 2 for location and community and No. 5 for quality of life.

Portland software startup a repeat star on Inc. magazine’s regional leaderboard

Portland-based HighByte is ranked No. 23 on Inc. magazine’s latest list of the fastest-growing companies in the Northeast.

How Maine measures up on property tax rates

With an effective real estate tax rate of 1.02%, the Pine Tree State is ranked No. 32 on a WalletHub list, tied with Minnesota, according to the personal finance website.

2026 Book of Lists reflects changes in leadership and ‘list toppers’

The 2026 Mainebiz Book of Lists helps make sense of the business world in Maine.
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Christmas a year-round business for Bar Harbor store in national spotlight

The Christmas Vacation Shop on the town's Main Street was recognized among the nation's most "Christmassy" stores in a national survey.

Maine climbs in national hospital safety rankings

Six Maine hospitals received a top A grade in the latest readout from the Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog group based in Washington, D.C.

Maine law firm rankings reset: Who’s up, who’s down on annual leaderboard

There's a new No. 1 among Maine-based firms in the latest annual list compiled by Mainebiz.

Maine shines among top 10 states for jobs

The Pine Tree State is ranked ninth in a list of the best states for employment and No. 2 in the job-market category.
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How Maine stacks up for student loan payments

The Pine Tree State's student debt burden is lowest of all six New England states, a national barometer shows.

How Maine stacks up on some national lists

Here’s an overview of how Maine ranked on a wide range of lists, according to the personal finance website WalletHub.
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