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Enrollment at Job Corps centers to resume in Maine
Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King pushed back this summer against the Trump administration's pausing of operations at nearly 100 Job Corps sites across the country.
Maine expands recall of cannabis vape cartridges
Last month's recall of a strain of a Yani product sold at 21 stores has been expanded by the state's Office of Cannabis Policy to include three more strains and five more stores.
Mast Landing to close South Portland taproom
The Cottage Road venue opened in February 2023.
As Maine winters get warmer, Presque Isle faces the biggest change
The city's average temperature from December through February is 6.5 degrees higher than it was in 1970, marking one of the biggest shifts in the country.
Asian House Kitchen & Bar opening in South Portland
The same owners operate Asian House in Old Orchard Beach.
Will new health fund help Maine’s rural hospitals stay open? Experts say it’s unclear
Upcoming Medicaid cuts from the Republican budget bill passed over the summer threaten the financial health of rural hospitals.
New bakery opens in Brunswick
Porteur Breads takes over spot from Indrani's in the Tontine Mall.
Federal CDL change leaves Maine’s immigrant drivers — and employers — in limbo
New restrictions have led to a scramble at Greater Portland Metro, which halted a training program coordinated by Portland Adult Education and said more than 10% of its drivers are at risk of losing their commercial licenses.
Bagel entrepreneur that started in Poland now thriving in Naples
The Buzz: Sebagel is now open year-round in a standalone gathering spot at the Naples Causeway on Route 302.
Portland moves toward new life for vacant Bayside lots
The city is seeking a broker to help sell about 3.25 acres of land it repurchased after a failed housing development.
Is Maine an at-will employment state? | Fact brief
Employers in most U.S. states are allowed to fire workers for any reason that's not specifically prohibited by law or a contract.
Bill to end shutdown would sweep popular THC drinks from Maine shelves
Federal lawmakers are attempting to close the so-called 'hemp loophole' that allows some THC-infused products to be sold at convenience stores and restaurants.
Where to buy Maine-made sweet treats for the holidays
Let Maine's best bakers and confectioners take some stress out of the season for you.
Maine will resettle only 50 refugees this year, all white South Africans
Reductions by the Trump administration continue after Maine was allowed to resettle about half of the 950 refugees allocated last year.
Roughly 150 workers laid off as Woodland Pulp faces temporary shutdown
The downsizing reflects a global drop in demand for hardwood pulp.
Maine travelers anxious over nationwide flight cancellations
At Portland International Jetport, at least 96% of flights are connected to 15 major airports directly impacted by FAA-required cancellations.
Drought wilts Maine’s apple and blueberry yields
This year's extreme weather led to a 50% drop in production among Maine's biggest apple growers and a 30% decline among wild blueberry farmers.
Portland jetport warns of flight cancellations after FAA cuts air traffic at 40 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic by 10% at 40 'high-volume' airports across the country, including Boston's Logan, potentially impacting thousands of flights.
East Bayside’s Orange Bike Brewing holding food drives
The collections are part of a three-day anniversary event.
New business-based coalition forms to address Maine’s housing shortage
Build Homes Build Community is a statewide group of business leaders, nonprofits, trade associations and others that will advocate for pro-housing policies and encourage Mainers to support home construction in their communities.