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New nonprofit looks to raise $1 million to preserve Down East newspapers
The Acadia Newspaper Trust wants to transition The Ellsworth American, Mount Desert Islander and Bangor Historian to nonprofit stewardship.
New African restaurant opening in downtown Portland
Chez Biso takes over the Tokyo Sushi Ramen space on Brown Street.
Maine regulators deny CMP’s $7 rate hike as utility weighs potential layoffs
With its revenue stagnating, Maine's largest utility is weighing major deferrals on infrastructure and has paused hiring for more than 70 positions.
Fryeburg Solar fined $204K for damaging environment
State regulators say the company started construction early and allowed soil runoff to choke streams and protected wetlands.
New brewery opens at former Lone Pine space in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Brewing Company is owned by Joe Rousseau, who also owns The Executive Motel and Crosswinds Cottages.
Portland’s Taco Escobarr sues copycat Nevada restaurant
A similarly named Taco Escobar has been open in Las Vegas since 2025.
New Veranda restaurant planned for Portland’s Fore Street
The new venue would be in the same building as Barkada and Gelato Fiasco.
Trump tried to make an ally out of fishermen. Some have started to turn on him
High gas prices, rising inflation and escalating trade wars have taken a toll on the industry.
October is just another month at this Halloween-themed bar in Portland | Column
Bands, bingo and the adjacent hotel bring customers into Zero Bar and Grille all year.
USDA considers adapting farm-style safety net for fishermen
Federal agriculture officials talked to Maine lobstermen about expanding crop insurance to cover fishing revenue losses.
Jay generator journey loses steam as ‘super oversize’ load stops in Oxford
The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.
Shouldn’t it be easier to get to Canada from here? | Column
The proposal to bring back the Scotia Prince doesn't appear to offer much convenience for the cost.
Mainers are stretched thin. In Oxford County, many can’t afford enough food.
Every day, thousands of residents face the hardest financial choices, as households struggle to afford basic expenses.
Springworks Farm in Lisbon to be sold at auction
The once-thriving farm had raised tens of millions of dollars in investment over the past decade.
See the giant Jay paper mill equipment as it makes its slow move south | Photo
A giant heat recovery steam generator snarls traffic Tuesday, and will continue to South Portland through Wednesday.
Maine employers say they need workers, so why is it hard to find a good job?
In a survey by the Siena Research Institute, Mainers had mixed feelings about the job market and the business climate.
Biennial Maine Food Producers Showcase returns to Portland
The October event also features the Golden Fork Awards.
Saco extends temporary data center ban by another 2 months
The city originally enacted a 2-month moratorium in August to give staff time to update the city code and set rules for data centers.
With less quantity, Portland Fish Exchange keeps focus on quality
The country's first all-display fresh seafood auction would love to attract more and bigger boats, but small hauls have an upside.
US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
Trump's latest trade targets include alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles.