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7 defense contractors in Maine you probably don’t know about
They include a healthcare provider, an handgun holster maker and a company owned by the Penobscot Nation.
Where did Maine’s 24/7 restaurants go?
Maine used to be home to several round-the-clock dining options. Now, the only restaurants offering a hot meal in the wee hours are 4 Burger King locations.
What’s causing unsafe bacteria levels at Maine beaches?
Recent swim advisories highlight how old infrastructure and heavy summer downpours combine to trap bacteria along the coast.
Historic Gorham inn gets new owners, name
Married couples Lisa Andrade and Phil McCormack and Jen and Elijah Whitehead bought the inn from Kathy Powell.
Pair of Brunswick breweries get new homes
Black Pug Brewing plans on opening this summer at the former site of Moderation Brewing on Maine Street.
New Italian restaurant opens in Brunswick
Paolo's offers New Jersey-style, Italian-American fare.
L.L.Bean will cease bike sales with Freeport store redesign
As part of its campus redesign, L.L.Bean will stop selling retail goods at the Bike, Boat & Ski Store on Main Street. It will continue to carry boating and skiing equipment in the new flagship.
Lewiston to launch first-in-the-nation program giving rent aid directly to tenants
A federal pilot program will test whether putting rental assistance money directly in tenants' hands, not to landlords, will reduce barriers to housing.
South Portland shop making ice cream using the sun
Willard Scoops is now entirely powered by solar panels.
Why North Berwick plans to skip a data center moratorium and let voters decide
Officials say the town sending ordinance language to the November ballot could actually result in a local data center ban sooner than passing a moratorium would.
Ogunquit family battling to keep tin rooster sculptures on display
The LaBlanc family has been displaying the large tin roosters in front of their home to support their daughter. Ogunquit officials are fining them hundreds because of a code violation.
State bars unreliable wedding caterer, but repayment unlikely
More than a dozen people testified that Bethany Gregory collected a total of more than $145,000 to work their events, then failed to follow through.
Portland chef collecting donations for Venezualan earthquake relief
Ilma Lopez is shipping more than 30 boxes of supplies on Tuesday.
The Velvet Dog bar and restaurant launches on Preble Street
The menu at the 'elevated dive' aims to be as affordable as possible.
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Solid majority of Mainers disapprove of Trump on cost of living
A Times/Press Herald/Siena poll finds most Maine voters say they think Trump has handled the economy, affordability, tariffs and gas prices poorly.
Maine’s roadside farm stands now have their own map
A Brunswick hobby farmer started soliciting listings for his Farmstands Guide in the spring.
This honor-system farm store in Cumberland couldn’t work just anywhere | Column
At all times of day and night, customers can shop for grass-fed beef, eggs and snacks — and they'd like to keep it that way.
Caesars, 3 Wabanaki Nations extend partnership to iGaming
Internet table games may become available to Maine residents by the end of 2026.
Immigrant-led residential care businesses in Maine launch new coalition
The group consists of 30 agencies who provide Medicaid services to Mainers with intellectual disabilities and autism.
