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Wind farms and transmission lines poised to come to northern Maine

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 7:25pm
Maine, working with 4 other New England states, is set to select winning projects soon in its latest effort to bring renewable energy development to Aroostook County.

Take a road trip through Maine’s food and drink trails this summer

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 4:00am
We spotlight more than 15 delicious destinations for some of the state's best nibbles and sips.

How Portland businesses pulled together to save a couple’s wedding day

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 4:00am
It was a perfect day for the ceremony on a Maine island. But where was the food?

Stone Fox Creamery opens summer ice cream cart in Portland’s Old Port

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 3:29pm
The cart opens the Midcoast-based company to a bigger audience.

PUC declines to issue early ruling on Portland Foreside power plant

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 2:31pm
It's unclear how the decision, requested by the developers as they seek financing for the next phase of construction, will affect the $1 billion project.

L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 3:59pm
The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.

See 3 lakeside camps in Maine you can afford

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 12:32pm
Buying a waterfront retreat is little more than a dream for many Mainers, but these properties in Brownfield, Otis and Smithfield might make it come true for less than $400K.

New bakery to open in downtown Freeport

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:39am
Maine Street Baking Company holds its soft opening this Sunday.

Portersfield Cider in Pownal to close after this season

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:20am
David Buchanan has been producing artisanal hard cider since 2017.

Maine bans retail sale of powerful rat poisons

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 3:26pm
State officials move to stop secondary poisoning after studies show toxic chemicals are turning up in Maine wildlife, including black bears and fishers.

Judge approves purchase of Sandy Pines Campground

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 8:26pm
The Kennebunkport campground's owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. Streamside Parks LLC is now set to buy it for $13.5 million.

New Nepali restaurant planned for Knightville

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 2:59pm
Himalayas on the Bay plans to open by mid-July.

Meet the man who wants to put ballistic backpacks in every Maine classroom

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 4:00am
Jeffrey Maguire, of Houlton, does private security for the rich and famous.

We tested a bullet-resistant backpack made in Maine. Here’s what happened.

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 4:00am
A Houlton manufacturer thinks his body shields can protect students statewide. So we took one to a shooting range.

See 2 experts test a Maine-made bullet-resistant backpack

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 4:00am
A retired chief firearms officer for the state corrections department and a founder of Portland police's SWAT team took a Mundbora body shield to a shooting range.

Maine DOT has a $84M budget shortfall. How will it affect residents?

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 4:00am
A gap in funding is forcing the state to postpone road repairs just as construction season begins, leaving local contractors scrambling for answers.

Rural Mainers face long drives for urgent care

Sun, 06/07/2026 - 4:00am
In Oxford County, limited evening and weekend options leave many relying on emergency rooms for treatment.

Portland is taking a careful approach to tweaking its inclusionary zoning rules

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 2:43pm
Officials have so far not agreed on what — if anything — needs to change to the city's policy requiring large housing projects to have at least 25% affordable units, which developers say is stifling production.

Vintage shop Amity’s Maine opens in downtown Portland

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 1:23pm
In the Arts District on Congress Street, the store offers a curated collection of housewares, secondhand clothing and upcycled designs.

History podcasts showcase local Maine history

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 4:00am
From the coast to the mountains, these podcasts focus on centuries of history about Maine's people and places.

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