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mainebiz.biz > article > 12-groundbreaking-maine-real-estate-stories-from-2025

12 'groundbreaking' Maine real estate stories from 2025 | Mainebiz.biz

20+ hour, 26+ min ago  (222+ words) Housing construction projects dominated our real estate coverage in 2025, as municipalities and developers worked to address the critical shortage being felt across the state." We also followed news of impactful commercial projects, innovative housing initiatives, emerging construction techniques and a…...

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mainebiz.biz > article > 57m-sale-of-apartment-complex-in-freeport-is-maines-largest-commercial-property-deal-for

$57M sale of apartment complex in Freeport is Maine's largest commercial property deal for 2025

$57M sale of apartment complex in Freeport is Maine's largest commercial property deal for 20251+ week, 1+ day ago  (111+ words) The $57 million sale of a 144-unit apartment complex at 2 Conway St. in Freeport is the largest commercial deal in Maine for the year, as ranked by Mainebiz's2026 Book of Lists. The property was sold to Taymil Multifamily Investors VIII LLC…...

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mainebiz.biz > article > maine-pfas-testing-lab-rebrands-to-reflect-growing-national-reach

Maine PFAS testing lab rebrands to reflect growing national reach

Maine PFAS testing lab rebrands to reflect growing national reach1+ week, 6+ day ago  (283+ words) Maine Laboratories, a "forever chemical" testing and analysis service in Norridgewock, has rebranded as'PFAS Laboratories to reflect the company's growing national reach. "Changing our name is a natural step in our evolution," said Katie Richards, CEO and co-founder. "While Maine…...

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mainebiz.biz > article > how-to-help-your-employees-find-rental-housing-in-maines-tight-market

How to help your employees find rental housing in Maine's tight market

How to help your employees find rental housing in Maine's tight market2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (476+ words) Finding an apartment has become increasingly challenging across much of the United States, and Maine is no exception due to the national housing shortage. Low inventory and increased demand mean that available units move quickly, and that Maine businesses may…...

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mainebiz.biz > article > static-on-the-line-call-center-layoffs-could-spell-more-trouble-ahead-for-maine-labor

Static on the line: Call-center layoffs could spell more trouble ahead for Maine labor market

Static on the line: Call-center layoffs could spell more trouble ahead for Maine labor market2+ week, 2+ day ago  (479+ words) As Charter Communications lays off all 176 employees at its Portland call center,experts expect more static on the line for Maine's labor market. The Connecticut-based owner of the Spectrum telecommunications brand, which employed 700 people in Maine as of August, is…...

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mainebiz.biz > article > breeze-airways-adds-bangor-flight-to-north-carolina

Breeze Airways adds Bangor flight to North Carolina

Breeze Airways adds Bangor flight to North Carolina3+ week, 1+ day ago  (214+ words) Starting in May, Breeze Airways plans to offer seasonal nonstop flights from Bangor International Airport to Raleigh-Durham, N.C. in the Tar Heel State's Research Triangle. " The new route will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays to one of the fastest-growing regions in…...

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mainebiz.biz > article > energy-assistance-funding-stalled-by-shutdown-is-now-available-in-maine

Energy assistance funding stalled by shutdown is now available in Maine

Energy assistance funding stalled by shutdown is now available in Maine3+ week, 6+ day ago  (222+ words) After a delayed start to winter heating aid due to the federal government shutdown, funding is now available to help Maine households buy fuel for the upcoming winter season. The program typically opens on Nov. 1 but was delayed until Dec....

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mainebiz.biz > article > takeaways-from-the-2025-mainebiz-ceo-forum-in-bangor

Takeaways from the 2025 Mainebiz CEO Forum in Bangor

Takeaways from the 2025 Mainebiz CEO Forum in Bangor4+ week, 11+ hour ago  (613+ words) Six Maine business and nonprofit leaders at a Mainebiz forum on Wednesday shared lessons they've learned in their professional lives " from tips on communication and attitude to listening and delegating. The event featured a panel discussion on "60 ideas in 60 minutes,…...

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mainebiz.biz > article > a-roundup-of-maines-commercial-real-estate-leases-from-november-2025

A roundup of Maine's commercial real estate leases from November 2025

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (902+ words) Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. (The Tuesday Real Estate Insider publishes commercial sales.) Here are the leases published in November 2025. The information is provided by brokerages and does…...

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mainebiz.biz > article > acquisition-of-central-maine-healthcare-gets-conditional-ok-from-maine-regulators

Acquisition of Central Maine Healthcare gets conditional OK from Maine regulators

Acquisition of Central Maine Healthcare gets conditional OK from Maine regulators4+ week, 2+ day ago  (353+ words) Maine regulators have approved plans by a California nonprofit to acquire Central Maine Healthcare as long as several conditions are met, including a two-year timeline for completing the deal." The conditional approval, from"the Maine Department of Health and Human…...