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State plan to expand Maine’s biggest landfill back in court

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 4:35pm
The Penobscot Nation and the Conservation Law Foundation want to block the proposal for Juniper Ridge in Old Town, saying it would put tribal health and culture at risk.

Glen’s Lobsters buys adjacent Angie’s wharf on Mackerel Cove in Harpswell

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 1:10pm
Shawn Baumgartner said he plans to do some repairs to the Angie’s dock and buildings and keep that wharf operating for the foreseeable future.

New sports bar-nightclub venue planned for Free Street

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 12:27pm
Ubu's Sports Pub & Club is taking over the space once occupied by Binga's Stadium.

This guide will help you paddle your way through western Maine

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 4:00am
From rentals on Wilson Lake to delivered boats in Rangeley and shuttle-supported river trips in Bethel, western Maine offers several ways to paddle without owning a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard.

Underground home in Waterboro provides heating and cooling efficiency

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 4:00am
The partially buried two-bedroom ranch maintains steady temperatures for homeowners using firewood and backup electric heat.

Is your skillet made with forever chemicals?

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 4:00am
A Maine advocacy group created a searchable database to help you find out.

Local food vendors bring their A-game to Portland Hearts of Pine matches

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:00am
From empanadas and wagyu burgers to oysters and crème brûlée, the Hearts' concessions at Fitzpatrick Stadium reflect the variety and quality of the city's celebrated food scene.

Amazon’s revised proposal in Gorham gets public hearing

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 10:18pm
Opponents say plans to reduce traffic, noise, lighting, pollution and other environmental impacts aren't enough.

Blue crabs are showing up in Maine waters. What could that mean for green crabs?

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 3:35pm
Researchers from Bowdoin College and the Wells Reserve put the 2 invasive species in tanks together to find out.

Biddeford benefit concert planned for ICE shooting victim’s family

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 2:04pm
Local folk musicians will play at Sacred Profane Brewery on July 30 to raise money for the family of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. 

Maine businesses, artists offer help to family of man killed by ICE agent

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 12:56pm
Many have planned benefits for the family of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and organizations in Maine that assist immigrants.

Brunswick named No. 4 on list of nation’s charming Main Streets

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 3:23pm
The Travel + Leisure Magazine article praised Brunswick's small-town vibe and great local businesses.

Highroller Lobster Co. puts negative review on top-selling T-shirt

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 2:57pm
The Google review claims staffers were seen smoking marijuana before a shift.

Are all telephone poles in Maine privately owned? | Fact brief

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 12:00pm
Utility companies own most poles in the state, but municipalities also own some, according to local officials.

3 more businesses sign up for Scarborough’s planned town center

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 11:00am
More than 240,000 square feet of commercial space is under construction in the heart of The Downs and 70% is already leased or purchased.

Chemical safety board skewers Maine paper mill over gas spill that led to deaths

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:56pm
Two young workers at Woodland Pulp in Washington County died after being exposed to toxic chemicals in a late-January leak. Federal officials said the deaths were preventable.

Have food prices doubled in the past 10 years? | Fact brief

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 12:00pm
The Consumer Price Index for food increased 40.8% from May 2016 to May 2026, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Biddeford’s Banded Brewing Co. to close at summer’s end

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 2:45pm
'We still have one last summer together. Let's make it a good one!' the brewery said in a social post.

Portland’s Pizzaiolo mourns death of owner Pat Scally

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 4:40pm
Pat Scally launched the Cumberland Avenue restaurant 10 years ago.

6 ways to cut your electricity use during a heat wave

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 4:58pm
Actions as simple as closing the curtains and grilling your dinner outdoors can trim summertime power costs.

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