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The New York Times and Food & Wine magazine have taken notice of the city's food scene (again).

The bar and restaurant is a sister venue to Taj Indian Cuisine in South Portland.

The bar and restaurant is a sister venue to Taj Indian Cuisine in South Portland.

Bath Iron Works and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce sued in January, claiming the state was unfairly taxing the company, which has its own paid leave program.

Bath Iron Works and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce sued in January, claiming the state was unfairly taxing the company, which has its own paid leave program.

South Portland native Sam Helmke replaces Chef Mimi Weissenborn.

South Portland native Sam Helmke replaces Chef Mimi Weissenborn.

The City Council voted 5-4 to send a measure to increase the city's minimum wage to the ballot. Opponents say the proposal could cause layoffs and closures, while supporters contend that the growing cost of living in the city has made it impossible to make ends meet.

The City Council voted 5-4 to send a measure to increase the city's minimum wage to the ballot. Opponents say the proposal could cause layoffs and closures, while supporters contend that the growing cost of living in the city has made it impossible to make ends meet.

The City Council voted Monday night to require all such piles be covered by 2027 and removed by 2030. The Sprague Energy coal pile is the only one in the city that would be affected.

The City Council voted Monday night to require all such piles be covered by 2027 and removed by 2030. The Sprague Energy coal pile is the only one in the city that would be affected.

The new owners also have a restaurant in Old Orchard Beach.

The new owners also have a restaurant in Old Orchard Beach.

The first Snell Family Farm Tomato Festival featured farm stands, vendors and lots of tomato-themed foods.

The first Snell Family Farm Tomato Festival featured farm stands, vendors and lots of tomato-themed foods.

Remote work made it possible for more people to live here. It has helped the state but is straining it, too.

Remote work made it possible for more people to live here. It has helped the state but is straining it, too.

Supporters say pay hasn't kept up with the cost of living, while opponents say they would have to lay off staff to account for the increase and note that voters shot down a similar proposal in 2022.

Supporters say pay hasn't kept up with the cost of living, while opponents say they would have to lay off staff to account for the increase and note that voters shot down a similar proposal in 2022.

The Royal River Pump Station must be replaced, town officials say, because it's running at capacity and has caused recent system overflows.