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A shared success in the Good Crust: A Canaan business builds on Maine-grown ingredients

The dough-making business has highly tailored, individual development goals for the people it employs.

Commentary: We’re seeing a remarkable moment in Maine’s bioscience community

A report by the Bioscience Association of Maine shows the number of life science jobs here grew 42% between 2016 and 2021, to more than 9,500. As guest columnist Hermann Haller writes, Maine is open for science.

Eye on the court, track and field — A Maine-based photographer shares his take on Maine sports

Photographer Jim Neuger, a frequent Mainebiz contributor, offers his take on Maine sports, from the Double-A Sea Dogs to the G League's Maine Celtics to harness racing.

For a small Standish vendor, acquisition by a large customer is a ticket to thrive

We asked Howell Lab’s president and CEO, Joseph McDonnell, how the acquisition of GDL Paint Inc. came about and the advantages for each.

From garage startup to mill space in Lewiston, entrepreneur leads growth of leather-product business

With an emphasis on U.S.-made, Chris Lobley started in his parents’ garage, grew to the Hill Mill, tapped into the B2B market and produces tens of thousands of hats and beanies.

Housing market has cooled but demand has been persistent

A look at the state of Maine's housing market shows some changes since last year, with declining demand here and there. But overall Maine is remaining steady.

Island Institute president Kim Hamilton: ‘We’re built for the challenges the coast is facing in this particular moment’

The institute has an “extraordinary” 40-year history that directly touches people’s lives, said Hamilton. The mission includes advancing climate, economic resilience and leadership programs and cultivating the next generation of leaders.

Lewiston and Auburn say ‘yes’ to development

Lewiston’s slogan — “Opportunity lives here!” — signals its certification as a business-friendly city by the state. Across the river, Auburn earned a national headline proclaiming it America's "YIMBYest" city.

Light, camera, moment! One photographer’s take on Maine sights

Photographer Fred Field, a frequent Mainebiz contributor, is known for being a road warrior, traveling the state in search of images. Here he offers a range of works that capture different areas of Maine.

Maine shows the way on affordable housing, regional expert says

Based in Portland and Burlington, Vt., Evernorth has raised and deployed more than $1 billion in equity capital for affordable housing and built more than 15,000 affordable homes for low- and moderate-income people across northern New England.

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