Visits to the state’s 48 parks grew by 11 percent in 2018, with Sebabo Lake, Lily Bay and Bradbury Mountain leading the way.
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Maine home sales and prices hit record highs in ‘total frenzy’ of 2018
More homes changed hands, and at a higher median price, than in any year since Realtors began tracking the data 20 years ago.
Two Maine shopping malls up for auction
Bangor Mall and Aroostook Centre Mall both have been listed for sale on an online auction site.
Freeport considers future of building that housed Abercrombie & Fitch
Once the town library, the building is in the heart of the town’s retail outlet section.
Freeport considers future of town-owned building that housed Abercrombie & Fitch
Once the town library, the building is in the heart of the town’s retail outlet section.
Early indications show 2018 was a strong year for lobster landings in Maine
The state won’t release official numbers until next month, but preliminary data indicates that harvesters landed more than 100 million pounds for the eighth straight year.
Jackson Lab suing contractor for ‘defective’ work in $47 million facility
The biomedical research institute opened its new mouse facility in Ellsworth seven months behind schedule.
Maine’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3.4%
For the third month in a row, the jobless rate in Maine remained the same.
Live and Work in Maine appoints advisory board
The organization also names an executive director.
Real estate development was strong, but not crazy, in 2018
Most sectors had more moderate growth than in the previous two years.