The first Portland event in March spawned a handful of new businesses.
Jessica Hall
Planned Brunswick tech hub receives nearly $3 million in funding
The money will be used to convert a building at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station.
Home sales in Maine rise sharply
Sales of existing single-family homes in September rose almost 25 percent from last year.
South Portland proposes performing arts center
A concert pavilion similar to the one on Bangor’s waterfront is planned for land next to Bug Light Park, city officials say.
New lobbying group to represent owners of Maine franchises
Their businesses – there are more than 3,500 in Maine – employ more than 38,000 people here.
Sazerac to produce Maine liquors
The company bought several brands from White Rock Distilleries in 2011 and 2012 and will make those brands in Lewiston.
Dry firewood getting scarce at wrong time for Mainers
A wet spring slowed harvesting and a cold forecast boosted demand, leaving a very low supply before winter even starts.
Lewiston bottling facility is sold
Beam sells the plant to a unit of Sazerac and will lease the plant back for now.
Maine investors stay the course
While Wall Street rallies on a debt-ceiling deal, local financial advisers say their clients are frustrated, but aren’t panicking.
Maine map company cuts 10 jobs as its focus shifts
DeLorme is transitioning to satellite-enabled data products.