St. George

The site of a general store destroyed by fire in 2023 will be rebuilt as a restaurant and collaborative facility. An inn will be repurposed as a research facility and student housing.

The granddaughter of the founder of L.L.Bean Inc., Linda Bean built a variety of businesses in Maine and was a philanthropist and Republican political candidate.

J's Oyster, DiMillo's, Luke's Lobster and the Porthole collaborated with lobstermen and dealers to raise funds for the victims and their families.

In the past 18 months, fires have ravaged businesses in Port Clyde, Houlton, Skowhegan and Belfast. Here's a look at rebuilding plans.

Linda Bean, who owns the Port Clyde General Store and the adjacent art gallery devoted to the Wyeths, said three original works from Jamie Wyeth were lost. In a statement, she vowed to rebuild.

Firefighters throughout the midcoast rushed to battle the blaze, which destroyed several businesses.

The property, featuring multiple residences, deep-water access, an outdoor swimming pool and custom-built barns, listed for $10.9 million.

The grant will be matched with $962,771 in local funds and is expected to create 15 jobs and retain 151. The project could boost local tourism.

In this feature from a special issue on diversity, equity and inclusion, Mainebiz looks at why DEI for small businesses can ultimately be a matter of small changes in everyday operations.

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded more than $117,000 in grants to improve high-speed internet access, while Town & Country Federal Credit Union and Maine Cancer Foundation are teaming up to provide $40,000 to cancer patients affected by COVID.