The new Levine’s Discovery Headquarters is possible through a lead gift from the Bill and Joan Alfond family.
Business
Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Two Maine desserts named to New York Times ‘best’ list
Times staff singled out sweets at Franciska Wine Bar in Portland and McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston.
Poland Spring Resort offers winter dining for first time in 50 years
The Buzz: Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant open year-round.
Thrifting for Christmas helps shoppers save money, buy sustainably
Resale shops, thrift stores and antiques malls across Maine make it possible to find unique vintage and handcrafted holiday gifts at bargain prices.
New Mexican restaurant set to open in downtown Waterville
Charros’ Theater Mexican Restaurant will open at 14 Silver St. where Cancun, another eatery, closed in 2021.
‘Giving trees’ in Maine reflect heightened need for household essentials
Organizers of donation drives say they’ve seen more requests than usual for food and basic supplies this holiday season.
Waterville market, gas station project scheduled to start in May
The Rusty Lantern Market and Irving gas station combination is slated to be completed in September next year.
Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: November 2025
Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.
For sale: multifamily portfolio in Central Maine
Portfolios are in Clinton, Madison and Gardiner; available all together or separately.
L.L.Bean’s Winter Spectacular projects holiday spirit
A Maine-made holiday-themed animation is being projected on Camp L.L.Bean’s tent leading up to Christmas Eve.