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Maine gas prices drop back below $4 with Iran talks ongoing
Regular gas peaked near $4.50 per gallon, and diesel prices still sit well above $5 per gallon.
New bubble tea shop opening in South Portland
Gong cha launches in the Running Hill Road shopping plaza.
Café Luna moving to The Downs in Scarborough
The popular restaurant will move from its original location next spring.
CMP rate hike hearing draws protesters, fierce testimony to Lewiston
Advocates and frustrated Central Maine Power Co. ratepayers rallied outside Tuesday's hearing — the last opportunity for public comment to influence a final decision — to urge state officials to deny CMP's request for an average $18 monthly bill increase.
Kennebunkport’s Cape Porpoise Pier renovation completed
The project, which started in 2024, aims to breathe new life into the town's only commercial fishing pier.
Mainers, biscuits and Bakewell Cream are a match made in Bangor
The leavener, probably developed in the 1940s, works magic, according to old-time Mainers.
The Barkery dog park and restaurant closes in South Portland
The venue had launched in February.
Women’s sports bar to take over Noble BBQ location in Portland
The Sports Bra Maine is a franchise of an Oregon-based chain that's dedicated to showing women's games.
Portland Hearts of Pine move into larger shop in Bayside
Full of heart-coated designs, the new retail space speaks to the growing enthusaism for Maine's professional soccer team.
Modular construction, big or small, fills a hole in Maine’s housing market
When available homes don't quite fit the bill, prefab housing can help.
Brunswick’s Fat Boy Drive-In to open this week
The opening is set for this Friday, though the iconic Brunswick spot remains on the market.
Maine isn’t just a wedding destination. People come to propose, too. | Column
Acadia National Park and Portland Head Light are popular spots to pop the question.
No, those aren’t llamas on a Maine beach. They’re alpacas.
A handful of alpacas from Crocketts Brook Farm in Kittery have been enjoying early summer nights at York's Short Sands Beach.
Late frost threatens Maine’s hard-hit wild blueberries
Dramatic temperature swings in May could shrink this year's harvest, but it's too early to know the extent of the damage.
When it comes to groceries, Maine shoppers know where their loyalties lie
Whether it's deep discounts, unique offerings or that $1.50 hot dog deal, markets like Aldi, Costco, Market Basket, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods all have their unique fans.
West Marine stores in Maine among 59 to close nationwide
The Florida-based retailer of boating, fishing and watersports equipment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
Sanford City Council approves moratorium that pauses sludge treatment plant
The 180-day pause takes effect immediately and halts a proposed $65 million facility from Aries Clean Technologies, which wants to burn 'forever chemicals' out of sludge.
Taj launching South Portland brunch cafe Sunday
Cobblestone Coffee & Co. will feature Indian-inspired breakfast and brunch dishes and coffee drinks.
Acclaimed Maine pastry chef opening bakery-cafe in Cumberland
Mère is on track to launch in late summer or early fall.
Why this Maine-made naturally sparkling wine is everywhere | Column
As Oyster River Winegrowers was developing Morphos, the pét-nat style began blowing up.