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Is Maine’s drought making seasonal allergies worse?

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 6:13pm
During extended dry periods, pollen and mold spores picked up by the wind stay airborne longer and travel farther, experts say. But data is limited.

Model T Coffee in Portland Arts District has closed

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 4:26pm
The coffee shop had opened in the old Coffee by Design space in spring, 2024.

Efficiency upgrades promise payback for Maine homeowners

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 3:11pm
From insulation to heat pumps, contractors and officials say weatherization investments can return thousands in savings within just a few years.

Chef David Turin to receive lifetime achievement award

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 2:44pm
HospitalityMaine will give the award to the longtime Greater Portland chef at its annual banquet.

7 chamber updates with a side of policy

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 2:12pm
The Bath-Brunswick-Topsham Regional Chamber of Commerce has a few events and policy pieces to highlight.

Maine home prices fell for second month in a row in September

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 2:12pm
Before this summer, the year-over-year median sale price hadn't dropped since March 2019.

Yarmouth small businesses look to the future through Roux Institute program

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 9:01am
Following the successful test run in Yarmouth, the Roux Institute plans to offer the Venture Forward entrepreneurship program to other Maine communities.

Fewer people made Maine their summer vacation destination in 2025

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 9:51pm
While the state saw a 6% dip in visitors this summer, the average length of out-of-staters' stays increased, an annual report indicates.

Sun Korean Ramen House opens in South Portland

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 7:00pm
The new venue may be the state's only dedicated hot pot restaurant.

Phoever Maine opening in Portland in early 2026

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 4:45pm
The restaurant's move from Westbrook was delayed by permitting holdups.

Frosty’s Donuts scheduled to reopen in Bath on Friday

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 4:19pm
The new store will replace one that the owners closed during the pandemic.

Bubble tea shop launches in Portland’s Nasons Corner neighborhood

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 3:45pm
Miss Sweet Bubble Tea opened in late September.

Maine company cranks out thousands of otter T-shirts after Swifties donate $2.3 million

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 3:43pm
Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine is gearing up for the biggest order in its history: 35,000 copies of a vintage 1990s T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift.

Indian fusion restaurant to open in Portland

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 2:50pm
Wow India Fusion Restaurant and Bar aims for a launch on Congress Street in November.

What Maine’s back-to-school sales can tell us about holiday spending

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 6:00am
New state data shows people were willing to spend a little more money this fall, but some shoppers still plan on cutting costs for the holidays.

Not feeling the sting: In Jackman, Canadian tourists and trucks still rolling through

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 4:00am
Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.

New Portland restaurants are leaning into nostalgia | Column

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 4:00am
Familiar food and a timeless look are trending.

Freeport shop zooms in on the unique details of the eye

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 2:53pm
A new art and photo gallery opened over the summer, giving people a unique perspective on their own eyes.

Versant taps Canadian utility executive as new president

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:07am
Erica Young will begin leading Maine's second-largest electricity provider next year.

Endangered right whale numbers up slightly

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 6:00am
Estimated annual births for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale outnumbered deaths for the fourth year in a row.

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