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Bethel diner owner watches son chase Olympic medal
Frank Del Duca Jr. was chosen to pilot the four-man bobsled for Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Pilates’ popularity expands to Yarmouth
The new exercise studio Mainely Pilates is an example of a growing trend in the Portland region.
Businesses owned and staffed by immigrants frightened by ICE activity in Maine
Some are temporarily closing their doors or making contingency plans.
Emergency bill to let towns, counties file for bankruptcy protection garners little support
The Maine County Commissioners Association and the Maine Municipal Association testified against the bill Wednesday, citing concerns that interest rates could rise if banks get nervous about lending.
Maine’s beloved ‘Lobster Lady’ dies at 105
Virginia Oliver, who gained international fame as Maine's oldest lobster fisherman, died Wednesday in Rockland.
Medical cannabis products pulled from Maine shelves after pesticides detected
Regulators issued a patient advisory after testing found unsafe pesticide levels in several cannabis concentrates sold at MarijuanaVille locations statewide.
With no answers from Fork Food Lab, vendors worry they’ll have to find a new home
The shared kitchen facility and food incubator is facing possible foreclosure, with a public sale of the property set for next week.
Maine businesses, customers react to ICE presence
Companies from Westbrook to Edgecomb are taking public stances as immigration enforcement actions mount across the state.
Maine Diner in Wells is up for sale
The iconic Route 1 diner and its adjacent gift shop are on the market for $3.3 million.
Bombay Bistro opens in Westbrook
The Indian restaurant launched in the former Frog & Turtle space.
Chef at Deer Isle’s Aragosta launching first cookbook
The book comes out in May, though pre-sale orders are available now.
Combo dog park and restaurant opening in Portland
Woof Play Eat's dog park is available now, with the restaurant launching later this month.
Portland art supply store files for bankruptcy, moves to Westbrook
Art supply chain Artist & Craftsman closed its store in Portland on Jan. 11.
Tacos Y Tequila in Cape Elizabeth closes permanently
It's the third restaurant to close in this space in the past 15 years.
AI is changing the game at Maine restaurants – whether they know it or not
The technology provides assistance for everything from data crunching to taking reservations and learning about new dishes.
After 40 years, the pioneers of Maine wine making are closing up shop
The Bartlett Maine Estate Winery in Gouldsboro is for sale, as its founders, famous for their complex, award-winning blueberry wines, consider retirement.
Maine loses edge in battle for China’s lobster market
A trade deal announced Friday will eliminate a 25% punitive tariff on Canadian lobster exports to China, but America's 10% tariff remains.
Maine maker of Lincoln Logs is closing its doors
Pride Manufacturing Co., in Burnham, has notified the state it will lay off 115 people when it shuts down in April.
Maine’s automotive right to repair law, explained
84% of Mainers supported right to repair in 2023, but implementation has stalled over a series of disputes.
How Maine businesses are preparing for ICE enforcement actions
Companies that hire immigrants are watching what's happening in other states and taking precautions in case similar raids happen here.