Maine Banking Industry Newswire

Planned center would expand STEM education across southern Maine

Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, a tuition-free public charter high school in Portland, launched a fundraising campaign to build a Center for Innovation and Technology. The center would expand STEM opportunities not only for Baxter students, but …

Scholarships for Maine immigrants helps New Mainers build careers through education

For many immigrants arriving in Maine, professional experience, degrees, and certifications earned abroad often do not translate into immediate career opportunities in the United States. Scholarships for Maine Immigrants (SMI), a Portland-based nonprofit, …

After 27 years, Maine college savings program surpasses $1B

Maine families have surpassed $1 billion in education savings across more than 80,000 NextGen 529 accounts, marking a milestone for the state’s college savings program, the Finance Authority of Maine said. The accounts include family contributions, Alfond …

Maine real estate market down 3.7% in 2025, index shows

The story of real estate in Maine in 2025 was mixed, but overall trended downward, according to the 20th edition of the Maine Real Estate and Development Association’s annual Index. The barometer measures various components of the state’s real estate …

Maine Tech Share 101: Turn Your Company’s Retired Tech Into Digital Opportunity

Maine Connectivity Authority Hosts Back-to-School Info Session on Tech Help Resources and Low-Cost Devices As students and educators across Maine head back to school, technology remains a critical part of learning for kids and adult learners alike. To help …

$2M fund to help Maine students and families facing homelessness

Students and their families in seven Maine school districts who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming unhoused will receive assistance this coming school year through a $2 million fund administered by MaineHousing. An anticipated 1,300 …

Connecticut sues over federal mortgage escrow interest rules

Connecticut has joined a coalition of states suing over federal rules that protect national banks from state laws dictating how interest generated by mortgage escrow accounts is used. The lawsuit, filed in Oregon on Tuesday, challenged a pair of rules …

Dogonomics 101: Why indoor pooch parlors may be a tough sell in Maine

Is the indoor dog park-meets-café trend losing steam before it outgrows the puppy stage? The jury is still out after two relatively new Portland-area places halted operations. In South Portland’s Mill Creek Shopping Plaza, the Barkery Dog Bar closed its …

AG Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration’s Lawless Handout to Big Banks

Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to block the Trump Administration’s latest effort to favor big business over working families, co-leading a coalition of 10 states. The case challenges a decision by a little-known but powerful federal …

Holy Donut ends two-year run in Brunswick

The Holy Donut will close its Brunswick shop on Aug. 23, ending the Portland-based doughnut maker’s two-year run in the Cumberland County town. The company, led by CEO Jeff Buckwalter, announced the closure on Wednesday. “We’re incredibly grateful to our …

Attorney General William Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration’s Lawless Handout to Big Banks

08/11/2026 Rule lets big banks keep money that should be going back into Connecticut homeowners’ pockets (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit today opposing a new rule issued by …

Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration’s Unlawful Handout to Big Banks

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 10 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration’s latest effort to favor big business over working families. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District …

Maine community colleges get $5M for manufacturing training

Maine’s community colleges received a $5 million federal grant to provide specialized short-term training that prepares students for work at Maine’s small and mid-sized manufacturers. The grant is part of a $50 million U.S. Small Business Administration …

States sue over mortgage escrow interest

A coalition of 10 Democratic-led states, including Oregon, sued the Trump administration Tuesday over a new rule that could cost homeowners hundreds or even thousands of dollars by preempting state laws that require mortgage lenders to pay interest on the …

🔒On the Record: Fraud prevention, housing top of mind for new head of Maine bankers group

🔒Made in Maine: Niche clothing brand rethinks women’s post-mastectomy fashion

How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate

Troy Jackson stood alongside a small group of loggers deep in the northern Maine woods and stared down State Police troopers who threatened to arrest them. The lumberjacks had used their trucks to block access to the Quebec border in protest of Canadian …

DraftKings Promo Code: Trade $5 on Packers-Steelers, Get $150 Predictions Dollars

Green Bay opens their NFL preseason at Acrisure Stadium against the Steelers tonight, and the DraftKings promo code hands new customers $150 in Predictions Dollars following a $5 trade. DraftKings Predictions is the newest prediction market app on the …

🔒York Hospital gets green light from state regulators to join MaineHealth

Unlike many of its peers, York Hospital doesn’t qualify for federal safety-net programs, limiting access to resources that help many hospitals offset growing financial strain. Maine regulators have approved York Hospital’s plan to join MaineHealth, Maine’s …

RunMyJob Becomes RunJob, Bringing Spike Instances™ to European CI

RunJob brings Spike Instances™ with load-based billing to GitHub Actions and GitLab CI on independently operated European infrastructure. TALLINN, ESTONIA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RunMyJob today announced its new name, RunJob, and …

Beyond Hiring: How to Build a Remote Team That Actually Performs

ABAYEWA helps businesses find qualified talent, build managed remote teams, and deliver defined projects. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The marketing manager was excellent in interviews. She had built …

ORA Land Launches BluBay with Suryakumar Yadav as Brand Ambassador

MANAMA, BAHRAIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With infrastructure reshaping India’s financial capital, a new real estate investment story is unfolding for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living across the GCC. As …

ORNL FCU Selects Kobalt Labs to Modernize Risk and Compliance Operations

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kobalt Labs, the AI-native risk and compliance platform for financial institutions, today announced that ORNL Federal Credit Union has selected Kobalt to modernize its vendor management …

Aspire Systems Named Finalist in ISG Software Innovation Awards 2026 for its AI-Powered Insurance Transformation

Recognized for helping insurers unlock measurable value through AI-driven transformation across Claims, Underwriting, PAS Modernization, and Operations OAK BROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aspire Systems, a global …

The Philippines’ FSI heavyweights to compete for the industry’s most prestigious titles at WFIS Awards 2026

WFIS Awards 2026 celebrates the Philippines’ top FSI leaders and innovators, recognising excellence across 10 prestigious industry categories. MANILA, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of breakthrough …

ResourceCap Expands Data Coverage and Scales Platform for Commodities, Metals, and Mining Stocks

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ResourceCap announced an expansion of its data coverage and platform infrastructure to support growing demand for real-time information on commodities, precious metals, and mining …

Petroleum Carriers LLC, Selects Gravitate TMS for Dispatch and Integrations

A Virginia carrier serving fuel retailers across the mid-Atlantic selects Gravitate TMS, joining a growing carrier network on the platform. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gravitate, the fuel supply chain …

LaPour Announces the JW Marriott Downtown Phoenix, Capitalizing on Downtown’s Next Phase of Growth

Office Conversion Repositions Arizona Center Asset to Meet Rising Demand for Luxury Hospitality in One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Urban Markets PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Downtown Phoenix continues …

Limitless Sky to Award 10 Reserve Signature Memberships to Private Jet Customers Booking in August

Private jet travellers who book during August will be eligible for one of 10 complimentary Reserve Signature earned-status memberships. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Limitless Sky, the private aviation …

Approved 8 Lot Subdiv w/Significant Completed Approvals in The Plains VA set for Auction Announces Nicholls Auction Mktg

Rare opportunity to acquire an approved 8-lot subdivision where significant due diligence has been completed set for auction announces Nicholls Auction Mktg. FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nicholls …

Phio Pharmaceuticals Secures U.S. Notice of Allowance for INTASYL Compound PH-894 Targeting BRD4 Protein

PH-894 protection for chemical structure, genetic sequencing and broad application for proliferative and infectious diseases in U.S. Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:PHIO) KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Intunity Celebrates Opening of First Custom-Built Home for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Innovative 1,700-square-foot home brings accessible, technology-enabled housing to Memphis and marks a milestone for local nonprofit MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intunity, a Memphis-based nonprofit dedicated …

Inclusive Capital Collective Announces Advancement of Trauma-Informed Finance™ at Obama Presidential Center

Selected for the 2026 Pay It Forward Summit, Najaah Yasmine Daniels will present Trauma-Informed Finance™ ahead of the Sept 1 release of the newest Black Paper. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Inclusive …

Collective 54 Members to Build Their 2027 Operating Plans With AI at The Reunion

At its fourth annual Reunion in the Fort Worth Stockyards, founders of boutique professional services firms will build their 2027 operating plans using AI. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Collective 54, the …

L40° Advises Chilean AI Company Elipse.ai on Acquisition by Runtime Enterprises

Runtime’s first investment in Latin America comes as North American software buyers increasingly look to the region for technology acquisition opportunities MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- L40°, a cross-border M&A …

BrandQuantum earns seven G2 Summer 2026 badges as brand consistency becomes critical in the AI era

BrandOffice and BrandMail recognition provides independent customer evidence for BrandQuantum’s Brand Trust Framework™. AIKEN, SC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BrandQuantum today announced that BrandOffice and BrandMail have …

Drummond Certifies Six AS4 Products in 2026 Test Event

DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drummond Group, LLC, the trusted provider of interoperability and security testing for B2B and B2G software, announced today the successful completion of its 2026 AS4 …

NATP Launches Accredited Individual Tax Professional Credentials Through Center for Professional Excellence

APPLETON, WI, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of Tax Professionals today announced the launch of two individual tax credentials through the NATP Center for Professional Excellence: Accredited Individual Tax …

Prialto Makes the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Sixth Year in a Row

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prialto, a leading provider of managed subscription staffing and virtual assistant services, is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing …