Kittery

Mainebiz introduces a new column by Deputy Editor Renee Cordes offering on-the-ground glimpses of small-business life in Maine.

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard project distinguished Cheyenne as the first submarine to undergo an overhaul as part of a program that extended its total service life beyond 44 years.

The $5.5 million sale included a 2,500-square-foot house on nearly 22 acres, much of which will be turned over to the Kittery Land Trust.

The move is part of a new partnership between Stonewall Kitchen and Alene Candles, a manufacturer in Milford, N.H., that will handle production of Village-Candle-branded products. 

The annual series of events, themed this year as "Deep Roots and Cold Pours," is organized by the Maine Brewers’ Guild and showcases Maine beer and the hospitality industry that supports it.

The Foreside Inn will feature 24 guest rooms in two buildings, which developer Madbury Real Estate Ventures said reflect the art scene and seaport heritage of Kittery Foreside. 

Winter Holben is wrapping up construction of a purpose-built headquarters to house the firm’s studio, a gallery and apartments.

Most of the civilian workforce hails from Maine, with 4,252 employees earning $433.2 million, up from 4,194 employees earning $402.1 million in 2023.

A New York City real estate firm is making its first foray into Maine to convert a Kittery motel into 108 units of rental apartments for middle-income earners.

First Serve Hospitality Group has renovated Spruce Creek Pizza. The expanded shop offers an all-in-one stop for "authentic New York City-style Italian food, artisanal selections and pantry staples."