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Bath YMCA promotes interim CEO

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 5:28pm
The nonprofit has removed 'interim' from Amy Vent's title, making her the official new CEO.

Boom or dust? How tariffs are helping this Maine sawmill but creating more uncertainty for others

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 3:06pm
Duties on Canadian imports are driving up domestic sales at some Maine lumber companies. Is it enough to overcome high operating costs and a slumping housing market?

Wyman’s wants to sell some of its Maine blueberry fields. Why?

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 12:31pm
The biggest wild blueberry grower in the U.S. has listed 781 acres in Midcoast Maine.

A self-conscious Portland struggled openly with ICE strike | Column

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 4:00am
Please spare us the trumpeting of donations in lieu of closing or, worse, the cringeworthy insistence on the value of your open business as a 'safe space.'

What to know about Amazon’s proposed distribution center in Gorham

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 4:00am
The project could have far-reaching impacts, especially for residents right next door and in neighboring Westbrook.

Frances Perkins to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 3:09pm
The trailblazing public servant, social reformer and first woman to serve in the Cabinet of a U.S. president will be honored at a ceremony in March.

Maine’s first Aldi now expected to open in March

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 2:02pm
The discount grocery chain is renovating the former Big Lots store in the Pine Tree Shopping Center in Portland and hiring for full- and part-time positions.

Salvatore’s Hoagie Shop opens Thursday on Forest Avenue

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:09pm
The restaurant takes over the space of the former Pizza Joint.

Portland designer’s Pats jacket is Super Bowl bound

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 4:13pm
Daphne Murphy creates stylish outerwear from souvenir blankets, sweatshirts and jerseys of New England's pro sports teams.

Blue Lobster Urban Winery closes East Bayside tasting room

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 3:26pm
The company has shifted its focus to growing its wholesale accounts.

Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 5:00am
Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.

Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 5:00am
Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.

Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 4:00am
In a matter of days, Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts they had built up over 15 years with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans.

What are the Maine income tax brackets for 2025?

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 12:57pm
The thresholds for all three brackets have risen to keep pace with inflation.

First months of Maine winter have been colder and snowier than recent years

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 4:00am
But the temperatures and snowfall aren't breaking short- or long-term records. At least not yet.

Western Maine ski resorts take dining up a notch

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 4:00am
Stand in line cafeteria-style or try something different. Food and drink choices are aplenty at Maine's three largest ski mountains: Saddleback, Sunday River and Sugarloaf.

Judge dismisses animal cruelty lawsuit against Maine Lobster Festival

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 5:11pm
In a suit filed by PETA, the court determined individuals do not have a legal right to be free from conduct they find personally offensive.

Some Maine businesses stay open during national strike but plan to donate proceeds

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 5:02pm
Many say they will give a portion of sales to groups helping immigrants and other community members.

Landmark Ogunquit restaurant Roberto’s for sale

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 4:03pm
The Italian eatery had been in business for almost 50 years.

More than 150 Maine businesses are participating in Friday’s strike. Here’s our updated list.

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:41am
Shops, restaurants and others are closing their doors or making donations to organizations that support people affected by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Maine.

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