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Portland restaurateurs open second Bethel-area eatery

Mon, 03/02/2026 - 4:00am
Harding and Sarah Smith's Mayville Union House replaces Grace Note Inn at 174 Mayville Road.

Snowmobiling as an economic driver in Maine faces a bumpy future

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 4:00am
Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.

Nobleboro denied a request to build a Verizon tower. Now the developer is suing.

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 4:07pm
A local zoning ordinance prohibits cell towers from being built more than 300 yards from U.S. Route 1.

Ted’s Fried Clams to reopen in Shapleigh

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:31am
The new owners aim to launch May 1.

Pausing work permits for asylum seekers would hurt Maine’s economy, officials say

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 4:00am
The Trump administration has proposed halting work permits from being issued until a backlog of over 1.4 million asylum applications is eliminated.

Maine chef talks about competing while pregnant on America’s Culinary Cup

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 1:47pm
Cara Stadler was in her second trimester during the competition.

Supper Club Cocktail Lounge opens on Congress Street Saturday

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 12:00pm
The bar and restaurant is making affordability a priority.

Sludge plant developer tries to woo Sanford

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 11:09am
Aries Clean Technologies says its proposed $180 million sludge gasification plant would create 30 permanent jobs.

Rumford mill sued over contractor’s 80-foot fall inside chimney

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 10:22pm
Damion Hatcher, 35, of Indiana, was cleaning a large chimney at ND Paper in Rumford last May when he fell and suffered grievous injuries, according to a lawsuit.

Salt shortage tests Maine’s private snowplow drivers

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 4:54pm
National suppliers are rationing or cutting off commercial plow operators to make sure they can fulfill government contracts.

6 international food markets to visit in Westbrook

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 3:10pm
You can find authentic African, Mediterranean, European and Middle Eastern food without leaving Westbrook.

A sweet spot may be coming for Maine-made bitters

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 10:13am
Local producers of cocktail bitters and digestifs see potential for growth with both craft cocktail fans and those looking to drink less alcohol.

Skowhegan creamery’s ricotta earns more praise

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 4:00am
Food & Wine magazine placed Crooked Face Creamery’s applewood cold smoked ricotta atop its list of 25 essential American-made cheeses.

New subdivision to add 45 homes, condos in Old Orchard Beach

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 4:57pm
Construction on the Sea Oaks subdivision is expected to begin in March. The condos will start at $850,000, while buildable lots for single-family homes begin at $279,000.

Property taxes too high? Maine is weighing these 5 fixes

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 2:46pm
A task force of lawmakers, citizens and experts issued preliminary guidance on how to curb rising property taxes in a report to the Legislature last month.

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