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First months of Maine winter have been colder and snowier than recent years

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 4:00am
But the temperatures and snowfall aren't breaking short- or long-term records. At least not yet.

Western Maine ski resorts take dining up a notch

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 4:00am
Stand in line cafeteria-style or try something different. Food and drink choices are aplenty at Maine's three largest ski mountains: Saddleback, Sunday River and Sugarloaf.

Judge dismisses animal cruelty lawsuit against Maine Lobster Festival

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 5:11pm
In a suit filed by PETA, the court determined individuals do not have a legal right to be free from conduct they find personally offensive.

Some Maine businesses stay open during national strike but plan to donate proceeds

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 5:02pm
Many say they will give a portion of sales to groups helping immigrants and other community members.

Landmark Ogunquit restaurant Roberto’s for sale

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 4:03pm
The Italian eatery had been in business for almost 50 years.

More than 150 Maine businesses are participating in Friday’s strike. Here’s our updated list.

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:41am
Shops, restaurants and others are closing their doors or making donations to organizations that support people affected by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Maine.

Suburban Propane customers report delivery problems in Maine

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 4:00am
Complaints to the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Maine Attorney General have spiked with January's frigid temperatures.

Maine volunteers form human wall to protect immigrant workers

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 6:51pm
Immigrant workers at American Roots in Westbrook remain fearful of federal immigration enforcement, despite reports that ICE has scaled down its operations in Maine.

Bill proposes PFAS help for Maine’s private well owners

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 3:38pm
The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.

Maine businesses to close Friday, make donations to support immigrant community

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 1:10pm
More than 50 shops and restaurants are participating in a nationwide strike, which will include a protest in Portland's Monument Square.

Transportation company for MaineCare patients emerges from bankruptcy

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 5:40pm
Modivcare covers much of the non-emergency transportation for Medicaid patients in the state.

South Portland dog park and restaurant opening soon

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 3:08pm
The Barkery Dog Bar plans to launch Feb. 5 in the Mill Creek Shopping Center.

Koi Asian Cuisine closes in Biddeford

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 2:01pm
The Elm Street restaurant had been open for nearly 15 years.

A&C Soda Shop in South Portland rebrands to Rattle Shake Grill

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 1:27pm
The Cottage Road restaurant changed its name after a founding owner left the business.

21 jobs at CSX Waterville rail yard being moved out of Maine

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 5:41pm
Workers opting not to move would be given a separation allowance, according to CSX.

Protesters at State House want big oil to pay for Maine climate damages

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 4:34pm
Environmental groups lobby in support of a proposed climate superfund bill.

South Portland’s Fork Food Lab bought by local investors, averting foreclosure

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 3:25pm
Investors include Justin Alfond, who is also helping turn the venue's previous Portland space into a community center.

New bakery planned for Wiscasset

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:47am
Brill's Bakery is a family-run project opening on Summer Street.

Oxford Casino sues Maine gambling director over iGaming decision

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 8:20am
The lawsuit comes after Gov. Janet Mills decided earlier this months to let tribes offer online casino games.

South Portland’s Taj restaurant makes free hot meals a permanent feature

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 3:26pm
Owner Sai Guntaka set up a stocked food warming cabinet in front of the restaurant.

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