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Mulligan’s bar in Biddeford is closing for good after nearly 30 years

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 2:25pm
The neighborhood pub on Lincoln Street — sometimes likened to the bar from 'Cheers' — has long been known for its welcoming atmosphere, sports on the TV and $5 steak specials.

Westbrook Regional Vocational students are business-building champions

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 1:47pm
Vladan Napijalo and Evan Gilbert will represent southern Maine at the national Junior Achievement Future Bound competition in Boston.

Menu prices in Portland are high. Restaurants aren’t happy about it either.

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 4:00am
Local restaurant and bar operators struggle with rising costs and shrinking profit margins.

Bath Iron Works begins early work on latest warship

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 5:39pm
The future Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer will carry the name of a Vietnam-era Medal of Honor recipient.

Arundel’s Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design announces closure

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 2:28pm
The historic school that taught students about boat design and marine systems for nearly 5 decades graduated its final class on May 16.

5 ways to make moving easier for older Mainers

Mon, 05/25/2026 - 4:00am
Senior housing specialist Rachel Davis shares advice for later-in-life moves.

This 1,500-mile running of the bees brings 21 million workers to Maine’s blueberry barrens

Sun, 05/24/2026 - 4:00am
After spending the winter in Florida, millions of bees from Maya's Apiary join the snowbirds journeying to Maine, to pollinate the state's wild blueberry crop.

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