Cumberland County

Mergers and acquisitions

Southern Maine engineering firm bulks up with 2 acquisitions

Cumberland-based Sevee & Maher Engineers Inc. has acquired one firm in Maine and one in New Jersey, with an eye to further expansion and acquisition opportunities.

Economic development

🔒Manufacturers urged to build early talent pipelines

The head of the Manufacturers Association of Maine, speaking at a Mainebiz forum earlier this week, suggested targeting future workers as early as fourth grade.

Tourism & Recreation

United will add 2 West Coast flights from Portland Jetport

Nonstop weekly flights from Maine's largest airport to San Francisco and Los Angeles are scheduled to start June 27.

Real Estate & Construction

Keller Williams job fair to focus on business growth, career development

“This job fair is about showing how growth, leadership, and collaboration come together at Keller Williams Maine,” said a team leader.

Real Estate & Construction

Hancock Lumber introduces safety director role

The firm filled the role with an industry veteran who has led safety initiatives on complex civil and mechanical projects across multiple industries.

Retail & Food Service

🔒Scarborough-based coffee chain adds second shop in its own backyard

The newly built shop, located at 1 Bridges Drive, will employ 15 to 18 people and will be the chain's second location in Scarborough.

Bankruptcy

🔒Portland-based art supply retailer with national footprint seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Artist & Craftsman is expected to close only one U.S. store, while relocating the Portland location to Westbrook

Real Estate & Construction

South Portland’s former Pizza Joint to become fitness center

Spurling Fitness will take over the former Pizza Joint in the busy Mill Creek neighborhood of South Portland. Spurling has other sites in Kennebunk and Scarborough.

Real Estate & Construction

Stroudwater Commons condo development looks to attract first-time buyers

GreenMars is developing a 130-unit condominium project in Portland that will offer buyers the option of also purchasing an attached accessory dwelling unit to generate rental income.

Retail & Food Service

🔒A Portland dog park will offer adjacent indoor features, including restaurant and bar

Walkable neighborhoods and long winters made it clear that Portland was the right place to launch a facility that supports dogs and their humans year-round.

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