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Ripple effects of high gas prices, soft retail sales and persistent economic uncertainty threaten to make 2026 a tough year financially for many Mainers.

As menu prices continue to jump, it pays to know the wallet-friendly spots.

The town issued the order in early May and has since allowed the pit to resume some work on permitted land.

The state's guidebook provides a framework to protect the nation’s oldest population and outdoor workers from an expected sharp rise in the number of life-threatening days with a heat index of 95 degrees or more by 2050.

Paying cash on I-95? You might meet Dianne Knowles. Here's what she sees from inside of her booth.

Town officials reported the incident to local and federal authorities, and notified its insurance carrier, legal counsel and auditing firm.

After Wilson's Drug Store closed last year, Jonathan Rice wanted to ensure downtown still had an independent drugstore.

The venue offers build-your-own bowls based on classic Filipino foods.

Double Neat, an e-commerce business, is expanding.

The neighborhood pub on Lincoln Street — sometimes likened to the bar from 'Cheers' — has long been known for its welcoming atmosphere, sports on the TV and $5 steak specials.

Vladan Napijalo and Evan Gilbert will represent southern Maine at the national Junior Achievement Future Bound competition in Boston.

Local restaurant and bar operators struggle with rising costs and shrinking profit margins.

The future Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer will carry the name of a Vietnam-era Medal of Honor recipient.

The historic school that taught students about boat design and marine systems for nearly 5 decades graduated its final class on May 16.

Senior housing specialist Rachel Davis shares advice for later-in-life moves.

After spending the winter in Florida, millions of bees from Maya's Apiary join the snowbirds journeying to Maine, to pollinate the state's wild blueberry crop.

Shoppers said they find great produce, homemade products and community at local markets.

Ope! A Stationery Shop will be the second artist-owned stationery store and creative space to open in the city in recent months.

The state acquired the former Songbird Farm in Unity almost 8 years after Adam Nordell and Johanna Davis learned that their water, land, produce and blood were contaminated by forever chemicals.

The 100,000 square foot facility is located on Katahdin Drive and includes expanded warehouse, shipping and manufacturing spaces.