Penobscot County

A defining technical challenge was the concrete closure pours which had to cure within 12 hours. The team used specialized quick-curing concrete and adapted methods to mix and place the material.

Going into 2026, Bangor has upgrades to its airport, a new Y facility in the works and added life in the downtown.

Downtown Bangor has continued to grow as a destination, attracting visitors and residents alike with entertainment options, increased economic activity and a renewed sense of energy.

The two-story, multi-use building includes four one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom dwelling.

UMaine is well positioned to start a public medical school, but $250 million in startup costs plus tens of millions for operations mean the project is not financially feasible.

A 19-acre parcel is planned for an affordable housing development of 30 tiny homes. “I think it’s a great project. It’s exciting to see,” said the planning board chair.

The project included complete pavement rehabilitation and associated airfield improvements, restoring the runway to meet current safety, operational and performance standards.

The project expanded a compact lobby into the parking garage. New features include expansive windows, a covered entry and a clubroom with a kitchenette.

"We gave it our best shot," John Reny, president of the family-owned discounter, told Mainebiz of the location at 540 Congress St. The store will end its 15-year run at the downtown location on Dec. 31.

From bittersweet closings to delicious debuts and a dash of Philly "wooder ice," this was a year of change for Maine's dining scene.