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Maine’s largest oil power plant wants to skirt clean air requirements

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 4:00am
Neighbors and environmentalists are pushing back on the state's proposal to allow Wyman Station to avoid more than $100 million in emission upgrades.

Maine paid family leave starts Friday. Who needs it most?

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 4:03pm
More than 2,000 working Mainers have pre-applied for paid family and medical leave, the Maine Department of Labor said.

Portland’s Y% F Coffee to reopen Friday

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 3:30pm
The city granted the business its required permits.

Harpswell Schoolhouse restaurant announces closure

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 9:44am
Owner Helen Norton said she is recovering from an accident, which requires her to put 'everything other than recuperation on hold.'

Harpswell seeks new tenants for 2 wharf spaces near Orr’s Island Bridge

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 9:37am
The select board added new selection criteria on that give preference to applicants with the strongest ties to Harpswell.

Wiscasset farm sold to new owners, preserving it as farmland

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 6:21pm
The new owners plan to carry on Morris Farm's traditions, while establishing new connections through e-commerce.

New bakery-cafe opening on Portland’s Washington Avenue

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:47am
Mourning Cloak will be part of a twin operation that includes a seasonally driven restaurant.

City closes Y%F Coffee in Portland

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 5:32pm
The new coffee shop on Congress Street hopes to reopen soon despite facing violations for operating without a business license or a certificate of occupancy.

Gorham’s debut Amazon warehouse hearing poised to be contentious

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 5:19pm
The proposal has been controversial, with residents organizing to protest.

Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare to lay off 38 IT workers

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:03pm
The health system, which owns Central Maine Medical Center and care facilities across western Maine, said adding a new medical record platform made some positions redundant.

Portland City Council passes music venue buffer, placing Live Nation project in doubt

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:06pm
The sprawling debate Monday was framed as a precedent-setting decision for downtown Portland and its business and arts communities.

Portland City Council approves jetport parking plan

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 7:35pm
The jetport will reconfigure 2 existing lots to add 537 long-term spaces that likely will not be available until 2027.

2 Portland breweries win at 2026 World Beer Cup

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 2:49pm
Allagash and Orange Bike earned medals at the prestigious competition.

Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 4:00am
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.

What should be where Renys was in Portland? Here’s what readers said.

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 5:42pm
The Congress Street storefront has been vacant since January. Many people would like it to become a grocery store, but others said the location would be challenging for any business.

An 86-unit apartment complex is on its way to Sanford’s old Jagger Mill

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 4:15pm
The developer behind the project at the 70,000-square-foot mill in Springvale expects to start the leasing process this summer and move the first tenants in by the fall.

Casco Bay Lines passenger fares to increase again this June

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 4:05pm
The rate hikes were approved at a board of directors meeting Thursday.

Janet Mills vetoes bill to temporarily ban data centers in Maine

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 3:02pm
The bill garnered international attention following its passage in the state Legislature.

Maine businesses are cashing in on Hearts of Pine fever | Column

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:23am
Companies, brands and institutions of all kinds are attaching themselves to the uber-popular Portland soccer team. Makes sense to me.

How a Saco shop is carrying on the beloved Way Way Store’s legacy

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:40pm
The iconic candy shop 'way, way' out of downtown Saco closed last month after nearly 100 years. But its candy counter lives on — and you can also own a piece of its history.

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