News & Press
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For decades, the country’s most sought-after waterfront estates were synonymous with places like Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and the Hamptons. Today, however, the conversation is changing. Along the rocky coast of Maine, a new generation of luxury buyers is discovering a destination defined not by exclusivity alone, but by authenticity, privacy, and some of the most…
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Wright-Ryan Vice President of Project Development Cordelia Pitman recently joined leaders from across Maine’s construction and development community as a featured speaker at Bernstein Shur’s 11th Annual Women in Construction & Project Development Event. This year’s sold-out event brought together more than 250 attendees around the theme “Being in the Room,” exploring what it means…
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The Central Lincoln County YMCA has broken ground on Discovery Village, a new nature-based childcare and learning center in Damariscotta, Maine. Wright-Ryan will serve as Construction Manager for this nature-based learning project. Discovery Village will include four yurts connected by accessible boardwalks. The outdoor learning areas will feature nature trails, a mud kitchen, a log…
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Avesta Housing is proposing a new affordable housing development at 1871 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine. Wright-Ryan will serve as Construction Manager. The $20 million, four-story development will include 33 studio apartments for individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness. The apartments will serve households earning up to 30% of the area median income. Avesta plans…
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Click here to read all about this sustainable home and its landscape. Enjoy comments from the award competition judges.
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Maine College of Art & Design recently awarded Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees to John Ryan and Jenny Scheu in recognition of their lasting contributions to the College and Maine’s creative community. John is co-founder and former president of Wright-Ryan and currently serves on our Board of Directors. John has supported MECA&D through his…
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Wright-Ryan recently joined project partners to celebrate the completion and opening of the new United 4 Child Care Center in South Portland. Serving as construction manager, Wright-Ryan helped deliver the approximately 8,000-square-foot facility, which is the first to open under the United 4 Child Care model. The purpose-built space supports infants and young children while…
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Fabulous fix ups! This updated farmhouse stayed true to its original period. Read more about its story here.
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Construction is moving forward on the new Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ellsworth, with the extended-stay hotel targeting a late-summer 2026 opening. Wright-Ryan is overseeing construction of the four-story, 83-suite property for Witham Family Hotels. The hotel will include studio and one-bedroom accommodations, along with an indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary breakfast area, outdoor patio,…
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This newly constructed residence on the coast seamlessly blends traditional materials with modern design and offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline. Read more about the project in Decor Maine’s February/March 2026 issue.
