Retail & Food Service

Citing ‘significant’ challenges, Biddeford brewer to close in August

Banded Brewing Co. said in a social media post that the decision follows several years of sustained challenges facing independent breweries.

Hannaford wraps up Gray store revamp with more space, offerings

The expansion added around 12,000 square feet to the store, expanded the parking lot, added a second entrance and self-checkout registers and upgraded the pharmacy with a private consultation room for immunizations.

🔒On an unbridged Maine island, a coffee cart is a big deal

When a coffee cart was listed for sale, a long-time summer resident went for it. “The idea of that community gathering space not being here was really not something I wanted to entertain.”

🔒How these Maine business leaders turned setbacks into superpowers

These four vignettes aim to shed light on what life is like for leaders who have grappled with a physical setback or neurological condition — and the life lessons that came out of overcoming those struggles.
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🔒Hotdog enthusiast strikes nostalgic note with Lisbon food truck

Toppings can include a variety of mustards, “hot honey,” Moxie jelly, cheddar-beer sauce and crumbled bacon, Fritos, Hot Cheetos or Ritz Crackers.

Two established Portland businesses expanding with downtown moves

The additions bring a restaurant and listening bar as well as a longtime martial arts school to the nine-story office and retail building owned by Reveler Development.

🔒Celebrating America’s birthday with 10 ‘Made in Maine’ products

Explore the best of the Pine Tree State with highlights from our series spotlighting Maine-made products and the makers behind them.

🔒Historic building on UNE’s Portland campus will get makeover — again

The University of New England is repurposing an historic church on the Portland campus, to become home to the college bookstore and a grab-and-go food court.
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A roundup of Maine commercial real estate leases for July 2026

Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. These are the leases published for July 2026.

🔒10 Maine restaurants earn Wine Spectator honors

More than 4,000 restaurants were recognized by the trade publication his year, representing all 50 states and 87 countries and territories.
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