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What should be where Renys was in Portland? Here’s what readers said.

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 5:42pm
The Congress Street storefront has been vacant since January. Many people would like it to become a grocery store, but others said the location would be challenging for any business.

An 86-unit apartment complex is on its way to Sanford’s old Jagger Mill

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 4:15pm
The developer behind the project at the 70,000-square-foot mill in Springvale expects to start the leasing process this summer and move the first tenants in by the fall.

Casco Bay Lines passenger fares to increase again this June

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 4:05pm
The rate hikes were approved at a board of directors meeting Thursday.

Janet Mills vetoes bill to temporarily ban data centers in Maine

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 3:02pm
The bill garnered international attention following its passage in the state Legislature.

Maine businesses are cashing in on Hearts of Pine fever | Column

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:23am
Companies, brands and institutions of all kinds are attaching themselves to the uber-popular Portland soccer team. Makes sense to me.

How a Saco shop is carrying on the beloved Way Way Store’s legacy

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:40pm
The iconic candy shop 'way, way' out of downtown Saco closed last month after nearly 100 years. But its candy counter lives on — and you can also own a piece of its history.

Bath business receives award from Small Business Administration

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 4:37pm
Custom Composite Technologies receives recognition from the Small Business Administration ahead of Small Business Week.

Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 11:43am
Importers that do get refunds say they have no apparent way to reimburse consumers for tariff costs passed along to them.

Abbiocco closes in Woodfords Corner after 6 months

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 10:33am
The Italian restaurant had opened on Forest Avenue in October.

South Portland’s Fork Food Lab files for bankruptcy, striving to stay viable

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 10:22am
The hub emphasized there will be no changes in day-to-day operations for its 80-plus members.

Amtrak Downeaster operator wants your thoughts on future of service

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:35pm
The rail authority is holding two open houses seeking insight from locals on their travel patterns and any ideas they may have for service improvements.

Portland approved a record-high number of housing units in 2025. Developers completed far fewer.

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:11pm
The city's annual housing report reflects high hopes and less follow-through.

Can data centers contaminate wells and other water sources? | Fact brief

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:00pm
Maine lawmakers have passed a bill that would temporarily bar many new data centers; Gov. Janet Mills has not yet signed it.

I traded my car for the Metro bus in Portland. Here’s how it went. | Column

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 4:00am
Although I'm now more likely to use Greater Portland's public transportation system, I won't be giving up my Subaru.

Women’s clothing boutique expands into bigger Bath storefront

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 6:38pm
The Over the Moon Boutique, focused on women's support and comfort, has moved to a larger location on Centre Street in Bath.

Maine company to resume island mail delivery, despite Postal Service’s unpaid tab

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 6:22pm
Penobscot Island Air says mail will be delivered to Midcoast islands Wednesday, now that the Postal Service has agreed to pay a quarter of its nearly $400K balance by the end of the week.

Franklin County leaders urge Mills to veto data center moratorium

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:03pm
In a pair of letters, Jay's town manager and 3 county commissioners argued that it would kill a major economic opportunity for the community.

Cellardoor Winery closes Portland tasting room

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 1:55pm
The winery's Lincolnville tasting room reopens Mother's Day weekend.

Why a small mountain town became the cannabis capital of Maine

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 12:28pm
With about 1 grow or dispensary for every 200 residents, Bethel has a higher concentration of marijuana businesses than almost anywhere else in the state. The locals aren't sure it will last.

Iron Chef Jose Garces launches culinary studio in Biddeford

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 12:10pm
Garces will host pop-up dinners and cooking classes in the Pepperell Mill campus space.

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