Georgetown

Maine restoration expert Jonathan Taggart was part of a team that restored a historic Hay and Peabody Seth Thomas Clock on Congress Street in Portland.

In the midcoast town of Georgetown Woodex-MECO Industries makes mechanical parts for clients in a range of industries.

"Caffeine just got way cooler" is the tagline of Chuh, a new matcha latte brand with Maine roots being sold online and at select stores in the state.

The funds will be used for harbor management plans, increasing public access to the shore, designing and updating water access facilities, and waterfront resiliency planning.

Maine's state parks saw a boom in visitation, with attendance jumping 8% to more than 3.3 million.

Maryland transplants came from careers in software product management and public media strategy. They view Georgetown as an excellent destination market with a high level of repeat visits.

A record $5.7 million was awarded for 24 projects that will restore, enhance or protect wetlands and other natural resources in Maine.

Regardless of what motivates people to invest in art, it can have financial payoffs over time, as 2020 demonstrated for some Mainers. While the pandemic has affected the state's art scene, it remains vibrant.

Rhode Island-based 1772 foundation, in partnership with Maine Preservation, considered 48 projects from across the state that were seeking nearly half a million dollars for things like roof repairs, fire safety and solar installation.

The Maine Community Foundation on Wednesday announced more than $100,000 in grant awards to Monson, Portland and seven other beneficiaries, for initiatives aimed at boosting high-speed internet services statewide.