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Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in Maine taxes and fines, court rules

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 4:20pm
Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.

Why is Bay Club Fitness closing after 36 years in downtown Portland?

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 3:56pm
With fewer workers in the Congress Street corridor, the owner of a gym once considered a 'mini country club' for making business deals says she can't afford to stay or move.

Maine nursing homes to be sold to private equity group following bankruptcy

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 1:59pm
The newly formed 101 West State Street LLC bid nearly $1 billion for the assets held by Genesis, which owns 11 facilities in Maine.

Wabanaki tribes challenge Oxford Casino’s iGaming lawsuit

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:12am
All four nations filed a request to intervene Wednesday evening.

Could saunas become a fixture at Portland’s East End Beach?

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 4:00am
Village Sauna is scheduled to set up at the beach next weekend as part of a 'pilot event partnership' with the city, the business said.

Orange Bike releasing new collaboration beer with Tandem Coffee

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 4:12pm
Proceeds from the new stout will benefit environmental causes.

5 takeaways from the new MaineHousing annual report

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 3:51pm
The report released Wednesday highlighted progress on investments in affordable housing, first-time homeowner loans and efforts to prevent homelessness.

How modular housing can help solve Maine’s affordable home shortage

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 2:10pm
Controlled costs, faster construction and customizable plans make modular a sustainable alternative to traditional construction.

Does New England rely on natural gas for about half of its electricity? | Fact brief

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:00pm
Maine relies more on renewable sources than New England as a whole but still uses significant amounts of natural gas for energy generation.

Maine businesses ramp up opposition to data privacy bill

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 5:07pm
Company owners and advocates say the legislation will hinder their ability to reach customers and grow their businesses.

Could Maine make polluters pay for the cost of climate change? Lawmakers want to study it first.

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 3:36pm
The Legislature on Tuesday passed a measure to study how much greenhouse gas emissions are costing the state, with Republicans opposed.

Maine Climate Council grapples with affordability

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 3:16pm
The council believes inflation anxieties are the primary bottleneck in the state's green transition.

Mainers could see refunds, decreased electric rates after overpaying for more than a decade

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 2:07pm
Federal Regulators ruled that transmission owners in New England set an unreasonable return on equity rates, effectively overcharging customers for years.

Maine has 2 James Beard Award finalists

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 12:20pm
Restaurateur Dana Street and Portland Chef Thomas Takashi Cooke move on in the competition.

Gas approaches $4 per gallon in Maine, highest in 4 years

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 12:15pm
Since the end of February, prices have risen nearly $1 per gallon for regular and premium gas. Diesel prices have shot up more than $1.40.

See 3 Maine homes with ADUs on the market

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:00am
A luxury condo in South Portland, a Colonial in Lewiston and a waterfront ranch in West Gardiner offer shared living options across the state.

Norway rescue fills the gap for abandoned rabbits

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 4:00am
In less than 3 years, the folks behind Rocky Coast Rabbit Rescue and Sanctuary have saved more than 300 rabbits.

Before you get a bunny for Easter, consider their needs

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 4:00am
Without proper care, a pet rabbit may not survive more than a year.

Hobby Lobby to open in Brunswick this summer

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 4:34pm
The Oklahoma-based company confirmed it will open its fifth Maine location at the former Sears in Cook's Corner, which has been vacant since 2020.

Maine-based podcasts bring the strange to airwaves

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 4:00am
True crime dominates these podcasts, with a dose of the paranormal — and one delightfully quirky exception.

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