maine businesses

Published
October 20, 2022

Maine home prices rose again in September, but far less than usual

After double-digit leaps during previous months, the increase in home prices slowed. Real estate experts say the market appears to be cooling.
Published
September 25, 2022

In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map

For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.
Published
September 19, 2022

New use considered for historic Portland office high-rise

The People's United Bank Building, overlooking Monument Square, might offer residential units under the owners' new plan.
Published
September 18, 2022

Immigrants may hold a key to solving Maine’s labor shortage

As more people leave the state's workforce than enter it, new Mainers may play a vital role in filling the gaps.
Published
September 7, 2022

An unlikely pairing in Portland? Maine Standard Biofuels buying Urban Farm Fermentory

The fermentory, which makes cider, kombucha and mead, may soon be acquired by Maine Standard Biofuels, which recycles cooking oil into heating fuel.
Published
September 6, 2022

Data breach may have affected over 15,000 student loan borrowers in Maine

Personal information including Social Security numbers may have been illicitly accessed, and 2.5 million people may have been affected nationwide.
Published
August 25, 2022

Greater Portland Board of Realtors hires Kris Dorer as CEO
Published
August 19, 2022

Court ruling paves way for out-of-staters to own medical marijuana dispensaries

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling that Maine's residency requirements are unconstitutional.
Published
August 15, 2022

Labor shortage and recruitment topic of annual Small Business Forum

The Mainebiz event is in person Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel.
Published
July 21, 2022

Maine Chamber, trade groups ask for delay in forever chemicals reporting law

They say they don't have enough time or information to comply with the requirement, which takes effect in January.