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Construction work on Route 202 will detour traffic in Bangor area
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (318+ words) Tina has had a long career in journalism, starting at the age of eight, with a neighborhood "newspaper" she and her brother created and delivered on their bikes. She went on to enjoy a larger circulation at several weekly newspapers…...
Bangor hospital and nurses" union reach tentative contract agreement
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (344+ words) Registered nurses at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor called off a one-day strike that had been scheduled for Monday, March 23, after their union and the hospital reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract. "Not only did…...
Maine small business centers helped 2, 076 clients in 2025
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (174+ words) Advisors with Maine Small Business Development Centers helped 2, 076 entrepreneurs and small businesses in 2025, according to the group's annual report. The centers provide no-cost, confidential business advice to clients, including Hilary Crowell of the'Cultivated Thread, a small-batch weaving studio in Wiscasset,…...
12 'groundbreaking' Maine real estate stories from 2025 | Mainebiz. biz
3+ mon, 2+ week 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…...
$57 M sale of apartment complex in Freeport is Maine's largest commercial property deal for 2025
3+ mon, 3+ week 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…...
Maine PFAS testing lab rebrands to reflect growing national reach
3+ mon, 3+ week 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…...
How to help your employees find rental housing in Maine's tight market
3+ mon, 4+ week 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…...
Static on the line: Call-center layoffs could spell more trouble ahead for Maine labor market
3+ mon, 4+ week 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…...
Breeze Airways adds Bangor flight to North Carolina
4+ mon, 5+ 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…...
Takeaways from the 2025 Mainebiz CEO Forum in Bangor
4+ mon, 1+ week 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,…...