Cape Elizabeth

From lobster rolls beside Portland Head Light to barbecue near an active runway in Sanford, two new outdoor food ventures are set to open this Memorial Day weekend.

Gorham-based Shaw Brothers Construction will manage the $1 million road resurfacing project for the Maine Department of Transportation on sections of Route 77.

For Advisors Living, the tie-up gives agents and clients access to a broader network and stronger support. 

"We've never had a space of our own to just open the doors and host guests, so by adding this incredible space to our operation, our goal is to add events throughout the year right here in our home," said Amy Caramante, who heads up communications for Big Tree.

In the 1950s, a previous house on the property was occupied by film star Bette Davis, who died in 1989. That house was razed. The structures there now were built in 2002.

Barrett Made is transforming a former blueberry field off Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth into a condo community — a rare new build for the Cumberland County town.

FAME's new board members have leadership expertise in government, education and banking.

Niche small businesses are pretty much a brand for Maine, where owners build on a robust legacy of individual skill and enterprise. Common themes? A drive to navigate the journey from personal interest to enterprise, honoring heritage while rolling out new ideas.

Beth Haller LaSala, founder of ChappyWrap, moved to Maine in 2020.

Dry Dock Portland, a seafood restaurant in Portland, will relaunch with Matt Ginn serving as general manager of the culinary and hospitality team.