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The Parlor launches May 2 with a 4-seat space where customers can order oyster flights.

The launch of a seafood office in the US Department of Agriculture signals a shift in national food policy, allowing fishing families to tap into the same safety nets offered to traditional farmers.

Global conflicts, storm recovery costs, aging infrastructure and inflation have all factored into cost increases in recent years, according to federal and state agencies.

A restitution hearing is set in the case against Bethany Gregory, a Bangor-based caterer who failed to follow through on contracted services.

As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.

The 2 plaintiffs also claim the restaurant owners and management violated other employment laws and retaliated when workers complained. An attorney for Boda denies all allegations.

The utility's latest proposal could bring bills down about $4 this summer, but critics say the savings won't last.

Brian Clark, who has over 20 years of experience in higher education and economic development, assumed his new role Monday.

The property was on the market for $2.7 million, according to a listing from the Dunham Group.