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Portland could levy fines on commercial property owners who leave spaces vacant
The City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a proposed ordinance that would penalize owners whose spaces remain vacant for 3 months or more.
Portland could levy fines on commercial property owners who leave spaces vacant
The City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a proposed ordinance that would penalize owners whose spaces remain vacant for three months or more.
Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
Mainers’ economic outlook varies by party, income, according to UNH poll
Most of the respondents in the Pine Tree State Poll agree that the prices of everyday goods are higher than they were a year ago and only about a fifth believe their households are better off.
Mainers’ economic outlook varies by party, income, according to UNH poll
Most of the respondents in the Pine Tree State Poll agree that the prices of everyday goods are higher than they were a year ago and only about a fifth believe their households are better off.
For Maine farmers, CSAs bring more certainty to an unforgiving industry
Many farmers have embraced community supported agriculture as a way to stabilize income and promote the benefits of local agriculture.
For Maine farmers, CSAs bring more certainty to an unforgiving industry
Many farmers have embraced community supported agriculture as a way to stabilize income and promote the benefits of local agriculture.
Fellowship of the Lathe brings woodcraft to downtown Bath
Experienced wood craftsman opens a downtown woodturning shop, making furniture and other crafts.
Fellowship of the Lathe brings woodcraft to downtown Bath
Experienced wood craftsman opens a downtown woodturning shop, making furniture and other crafts.
Portland residential property values increased an average of 43% in last year
A citywide revaluation finalized this week determined that values increased much more on homes than businesses, which could lead to bigger tax bills for some.
Portland residential property values increased an average of 43% in last year
A citywide revaluation finalized this week determined that values increased much more on homes than businesses, which could lead to bigger tax bills for some.
Passamaquoddy Tribe wants to install hundreds of rooftop solar panels. Maine utility says it’s not allowed.
Regulators' decision could also affect people in retirement communities and mobile home cooperatives who band together to fund solar projects.
Passamaquoddy Tribe wants to install hundreds of rooftop solar panels. Maine utility says it’s not allowed.
Regulators' decision could also affect people in retirement communities and mobile home cooperatives who band together to fund solar projects.
Company that provides Medicaid transportation in Maine files for bankruptcy
Denver-based Modivcare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 20. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said it is 'monitoring the situation closely.'
Company that provides Medicaid transportation in Maine files for bankruptcy
Denver-based Modivcare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 20. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said it is 'monitoring the situation closely.'
Colby College to launch program in Port Clyde to help Maine communities tackle natural disasters
The Center for Resilience and Economic Impact is set to open in 2026, college officials say.
Colby College to launch program in Port Clyde to help Maine communities tackle natural disasters
The Center for Resilience and Economic Impact is set to open in 2026, college officials say.
Portland restaurants LB. Kitchen and Ramona’s earn national praise
The New York Times and Food & Wine magazine have taken notice of the city's food scene (again).