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Two Maine restaurants named among the world’s best by Food & Wine
Mr. Tuna in Portland and Aragosta at Goose Cove in Deer Isle made the magazine's annual Global Tastemakers list.
Developer for Gulf of Maine offshore wind project puts power contract talks on hold
Pine Tree Offshore Wind has requested that the talks be temporarily suspended, citing 'recent shifts in the energy landscape.'
Gone from Westbrook news racks, American Journal lives on in influence
The last issue of the weekly paper, launched in 1968 by legendary newspaperman Harry Foote, was printed in March.
The Garden Bar to open South Portland location
The eatery aims to launch this spring in the former Cafe Louis space.
L.L.Bean sues Wisconsin company, alleging it copied signature tote bags
The trademark infringement lawsuit calls the bulk-ordered 'boat tote' bags sold by 4Imprint Inc. 'confusingly similar' and a deliberate attempt to 'free ride' on the Maine company's popular item.
Old Port bar Cuties to open next week
The Market Street venue plans to expand its hours, staying open all day, in May.
Judge sides with federal agencies, won’t pull permits for NECEC
Environmental groups claimed the Army Corps of Engineers did not assess the controversial power line rigorously enough before determining it would have 'no significant impact' on the environment.
Waterville hospital staff reflect on imminent closure, seek new jobs
Employees at Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville say they are worried for their peers and concerned about patients who will lose their health care when the hospital closes.
Trump’s policies cloud Maine’s economic outlook
President Donald Trump's global trade war and federal spending cuts — as well as his threat of cutting funds to Maine — have state officials preparing for slowing economic growth and rising unemployment.
Dozens laid off at Maine CDC after federal cutbacks
State officials say 40 subcontracted employees were laid off because of federal public health funding cuts, and more details will be provided soon.
King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts
Despite a judge's orders and the Trump administration's promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
Portland restaurant owner says he regrets post calling on ‘border czar’
The Maria's Restaurant Facebook account made the post Friday night identifying the races of people said to have left without paying and referring to the Trump official.
Waterville ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest targets Elon Musk, Trump
More than 60 people from around central Maine stood in the snow Saturday at a Tesla charging station off Main Street at Elm Plaza to protest Elon Musk's gutting of the federal government and firing of thousands of workers.
Sonoco to close Scarborough manufacturing facility
The closure of RTS Packaging will put 67 Mainers out of work.
Maine Senate confirms economic development commissioner
Michael Duguay was sworn in as the head of the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Maine approves 9.6% rate reduction for workers’ comp premiums
The news is expected to save businesses money at a time of growing economic uncertainty.
Southern Maine ePapers debut as digital news products
The digital-only editions are linked to weekly newsletters being produced by Maine Trust for Local News community reporters in southern Maine.
Japanese restaurant Sapporo relaunching in Falmouth
The 40-year-old restaurant is now in The Wyeth condo building.
Blackstones is Portland’s only gay bar, again
The marquee signs from 5 of the city's former gay bars line the walls of this West End establishment and quietly tell the story of what Portland's queer community has been through.