Fact Book 2026

The Fact Book includes stats, lists and tidbits that in their own way bring Maine to life.

‘Portland Town’ to Mallettville: A photographer’s journey with the Mallett Brothers Band

Mainebiz photographer Tim Greenway spent time with the Maine-based Mallett Brothers Band. Here are his photos.

🔒Creature comforts: A photographer looks at the wild and domesticated animals that call Maine home

This photo series looks at some of the creatures — wild, domesticated and purely imaginary — that call Maine home. It omits Maine’s 16,000 species of bugs and invertebrates.

Editor’s note: A Maine-grown band, featured in black and white

Nearly a year ago, longtime Mainebiz photographer Tim Greenway stopped by the Mainebiz office to let us know he had connected with the Mallett Brothers about possibly following the band for a photo shoot.

Here’s how Maine ranks on various lists (for better or for worse)

Here's where Maine does well on lists — and where it has room for improvement, according to some national rankings.

How the Mallett Brothers photo essay came together

Editor's note: This is the photo essay from Photographer Tim Greenway, who spent time with the Maine-based Mallett Brothers Band. Read more about his experience here. 

🔒Moving goods, services and visitors: A Q&A with the executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority

The turnpike is overseen by the Maine Turnpike Authority and the authority is led by retired U.S. Air Force Col. Andre J. Briere, executive director.

🔒Moving house: A historic John Calvin Stevens house in Augusta goes for a ride

When Richard Parkhurst learned that a circa-1899 John Calvin Stevens house in Augusta was going to be demolished to make room for an office building, he purchased it and had it moved down the street.

🔒Sign of the times: Portland Sea Dogs aim to improve ballpark access for all fans

Beyond the annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Night, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox has made physical modifications at its 32-year-old ballpark to ensure that “every fan that wants to be here can get here,” says the team's s general manager.

🔒Tracking Maine’s restaurant shake-up: A year of growth, closures and ownership shifts

Here’s a roundup of openings, closings and transactions from the past year.

🔒Women in power: The leaders shaping Maine’s energy future

In an industry that has historically been dominated by men, CMP's Linda Ball and Versant's Erica Young are shaping the future of energy in Maine while navigating the unique challenges of serving a largely rural state.

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