Bethel

The acquisition of 532 acres boosts a longstanding community vision for a trail system that will connect Sunday River through Bethel to Mt. Abram.

Allspeed Cyclery & Snow's new space will have a larger parking lot, nearby green trails and increased square footage. It takes over retail space vacated by Rite Aid.

The goal is to protect vital wildlife habitat, mitigate climate effects, benefit local economies and create public access to community amenities.

A Portland shop that rents and sells bicycles, skis and accessories is expanding to Bethel to take advantage of the expanding sports vibe in the Oxford County town.

The Portland-based bank plans to close its Buckfield location, leaving seven other Northeast branches in Maine.

The conserved area neighbors Sebago Lake, a critical habitat for fish and wildlife, a destination for outdoor recreationalists and a source of clean drinking water for 1 in 6 Mainers.

Electricity customers including L.L.Bean Inc. and Northern Light Health have signed on to receive net billing credits through the 5.7-megawatt community solar project. The Maryland solar developer is looking to add more sites in Maine.

Maine has a rich history of underground riches, and plans for the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum began over a decade ago. The museum opened in 2019, but since then has shut down twice. Now it's scheduled for open for good on Friday.

The Conservation Fund, an environmental nonprofit, acquired 15,408 acres of western Maine timberland from Chadbourne Tree Farms LLC, and plans to conserve the forest for purposes including the region's outdoor recreation economy.

Maine's ski resorts are accustomed to the ups and downs of weather, and have worked to increase off-season business. But none of them could have anticipated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.