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🔒Scarborough-based coffee chain adds second shop in its own backyard

The newly built shop, located at 1 Bridges Drive, will employ 15 to 18 people and will be the chain's second location in Scarborough.

🔒Portland-based art supply retailer with national footprint seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Artist & Craftsman is expected to close only one U.S. store, while relocating the Portland location to Westbrook

🔒A Portland dog park will offer adjacent indoor features, including restaurant and bar

Walkable neighborhoods and long winters made it clear that Portland was the right place to launch a facility that supports dogs and their humans year-round.

Maine’s hospitality industry will get a marketing push for slow season

The program, called 'Winter Weekdays", runs from Jan. 5 to April 30 and is meant to build on the success of the 2025 Winter Wednesday pilot program. 
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🔒Bar Harbor hotelier scoops up restaurants and housing

Major players in Bar Harbor’s hospitality industry completed a property transfer that included restaurant and employee housing space.

L.L.Bean promotes top retail executive Greg Elder to CEO

L.L.Bean has promoted top retail executive Greg Elder to succeed Stephen Smith as president and CEO, the...

🔒Friday Food Insider: Tony’s Donut Shop enters a new era with a change of ownership

Tony's Donut Shop, a longtime Portland favorite known for its classic donuts and early-morning lines, has found a new owner within its own bakery walls.

🔒Bucksport approves plan for Tractor Supply store

The goal to open is in Q1 2027. With Bucksport, the Tennessee retailer will have 24 stores in Maine. Locations range from Madawaska to Sanford.
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🔒Bold predictions for Maine’s economy in 2026 span recession risk to practical optimism

Forecasts run the gamut from the specter of a recession to a dose of practical optimism from a coffee entrepreneur.

🔒Small business: Restaurant owner pumped to branch into fitness

Michaela McVetty has been using pop-up events to introduce her new business venture to the community.
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