Maine foundation gets $450,000 to help forest-economy communities

The funds will support and assist the economic efforts of rural Maine communities that have been negatively affected by mill closures.

New report shows outdoor fun is serious business for Maine’s economy

Activities like hiking, boating, hunting, gardening and golfing contribute more to Maine's economy than they do in almost every other state.

End of an era: Auburn, Augusta Kmarts closing

The Auburn and Augusta stores were the last Kmarts left in Maine.

Developers eyeing 33 units and makerspace at former Pamco Mill

The Developer's Collaborative has owned the building since 2014, but has submitted a site plan to city staff.

State gets to work on new economic development plan

Despite troubling demographics and other potential pitfalls, Maine aims to create a 10-year road map to a better economic future.

Investors warming to Maine’s opportunity zones

Economic development experts say new regulations for the tax break program will encourage investment in struggling parts of the state.

Mills says Maine will form its first long-range economic growth plan in over 2 decades

The governor says the initiative will produce a 10-year plan to diversify and strengthen the state's economy.

Takeaways on building strong economy in central Maine

At Wednesday's Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts talked about what it takes to build a strong regional economy in central Maine. (Internet access helps.)

Kingfield survey addresses development priorities

Maine cities, towns using loans to spark business growth