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Updated: December 31, 2025
Business leaders from around the state have varying expectations for the coming year.
Tiny home development planned in Bangor
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Ending on a high note: Cannabis stories that lit up 2025
December 30, 2025From proposed tax increases to new stores and product recalls, Maine's cannabis industry experienced both growth and setbacks in 2025.
December 30, 2025
How to implement your company's AI policy
December 30, 2025Work with your cybersecurity, IT and legal teams to create a policy that meets your compliance standards and makes sense for your business needs, our guest columnist recommends.
December 30, 2025
$190M in federal funds headed to Maine’s rural hospitals
Updated: December 31, 2025Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association, said the funding helps mitigate some of the damage caused by rolled back support for Medicaid.
Updated: December 31, 2025
Kittery shipyard delivers attack sub back to Navy after overhaul
December 29, 2025The 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.
December 29, 2025
10 ‘Made in Maine’ columns that showcase home-grown craftsmanship at its best
Updated: December 30, 2025The biweekly column made its debut in 2025 and will continue in 2026.
Updated: December 30, 2025
Island Institute names chief community development officer
Updated: December 30, 2025Charles French will oversee the organization’s strategic priorities in climate, marine economy and community capacity.
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State fire marshal investigates cause of Custom House Wharf fire
December 29, 2025The fire caused damaged to several portions of attached buildings, including storage and maintenance spaces used by fishermen, lobstermen’s trap repair shops and businesses.
December 29, 2025
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From making waves to fighting hunger: Uplifting news in 2025
Updated: December 30, 2025The year’s good news ran the gamut — from mentoring teens in lobstering to combating food insecurity.
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$3.5M deal in Sanford provides value-add opportunity
Updated: December 29, 2025“This portfolio checked a lot of boxes for our client,” said the buyer’s broker. “It offers immediate scale in a tight residential market, along with the ability to unlock further value through thoughtful investment.”
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Plans advance to buy and conserve swathe of western Maine forest
Updated: December 29, 2025A conservation collaboration to buy 78,000 acres of forestland in western Maine surpassed 50% of its $62 million fundraising goal. The acquisition could be completed in 2026.
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Broker report: As year winds down, Portland’s residential inventory is up
Updated: December 29, 2025After several years of record-setting activity, Portland’s housing market is transitioning into rising inventory, longer days on the market and softening prices, said a local broker.
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United Midcoast Charities launches portal to connect volunteers with local nonprofits
Updated: December 30, 2025A longtime provider of financial and organizational support to nonprofits in the midcoast region has launched an online portal to better connect community members with volunteer opportunities.
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Portland gets grant for Brighton Avenue safety improvements
Updated: December 30, 2025The city received a $2.1 million grant to support several roadway, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects along the major thoroughfare.
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Campaign aims to build interest in backyard dwellings
Updated: December 29, 2025The Greater Portland Council of Governments is leading an initiative encouraging homeowners to consider building accessory dwelling units on their properties.
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‘Check your ego at the door’ and other leadership lessons
Updated: December 30, 2025Here's your curated list of C-suite insights shared by 10 Mainebiz panelists this year.
Updated: December 30, 2025
Maine merger activity in 2025 cut across sectors from maritime to potato processing
Updated: December 29, 2025This year's notable deals include the acquisition of Belfast's Front Street Shipyard by a Blackstone-backed marina operator, and hammond Lumber's purchase of Ware-Butler.
Updated: December 29, 2025
Looming hockey players' strike could freeze Maine Mariners' post-holiday season
December 23, 2025Games scheduled for this weekend at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland could be postponed if a threatened hockey players' strike goes ahead.
December 23, 2025
Maine manufacturers invited to talk shop in new monthly series
Updated: December 29, 2025"Shop Talk Maine," by Big Room MFG in Portland, will be a virtual monthly meetup for industry players on the first Wednesday of every month.
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Preservation grants to support improvements in rural downtowns
December 23, 2025Projects in four downtowns include distinct building types: a former federal courthouse and post office, a theater, a downtown commercial building and former jail.
December 23, 2025
Kennebec Savings seeks to build five-story building at Augusta campus
December 23, 2025“Our goal is to design a campus that functions better for customers and employees, improves safety and traffic flow, and fits the character of the neighborhood,” said one executive.
December 23, 2025
Retailer Ashley will join an evolving South Portland furniture market
December 23, 2025Scheduled to open in the first half of 2026, the Ashley store will be the company’s first in Maine, extending its presence into northern New England.
December 23, 2025
Coming in for a landing: Bangor airport touts $45M runway revamp
December 23, 2025The project included complete pavement rehabilitation and associated airfield improvements, restoring the runway to meet current safety, operational and performance standards.
December 23, 2025
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2025 AI in Maine
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it’s transforming industries across Maine today. From healthcare and finance to manufacturing, logistics, education, and agriculture, AI is influencing how work gets done, how decisions are made, and how businesses grow. In this special issue, we shine a light on the companies and thought leaders pioneering AI adoption. We’ll explore real-world applications, workforce impacts, ethical considerations, and the economic potential of this powerful technology.
