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Social Security will jump 3.6% next year. How far does that really go in Maine?
The increase is a drop in the bucket, many older adults say, thanks to worsening inflation.
Augusta utility sues 4 paper mills over toxic PFAS in drinking water
The federal lawsuit seeks to make upstream mills pay for millions in drinking water cleanup.
Breeze Airways will offer direct flights between Portland and Myrtle Beach
The route is currently one-stop service and will become nonstop next spring.
Hannaford app, website offline as parent company addresses security issue
The supermarket's stores remain open as usual, but online ordering is temporarily unavailable.
Real estate agents turn to AI to make listings shine. When is it ‘house fishing?’
As AI's popularity grows, Maine real estate agents wrestle with how to use the technology without going too far.
Why CMP is suing the state of Maine over a new revenue blocking law
The state's largest utility wants to continue collecting an incentive for participating in the New England regional transmission group.
Four Maine food products win Golden Fork Awards
The awards are part of the Maine Food Producer Showcase.
CMMC in Lewiston is pushing back against nurses union election
Amid accusations of retaliation, the hospital says a federal agency should have brought the vote to a halt.
New nonprofit looks to raise $1 million to preserve Down East newspapers
The Acadia Newspaper Trust wants to transition The Ellsworth American, Mount Desert Islander and Bangor Historian to nonprofit stewardship.
New African restaurant opening in downtown Portland
Chez Biso takes over the Tokyo Sushi Ramen space on Brown Street.
Maine regulators deny CMP’s $7 rate hike as utility weighs potential layoffs
With its revenue stagnating, Maine's largest utility is weighing major deferrals on infrastructure and has paused hiring for more than 70 positions.
Fryeburg Solar fined $204K for damaging environment
State regulators say the company started construction early and allowed soil runoff to choke streams and protected wetlands.
New brewery opens at former Lone Pine space in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Brewing Company is owned by Joe Rousseau, who also owns The Executive Motel and Crosswinds Cottages.
Portland’s Taco Escobarr sues copycat Nevada restaurant
A similarly named Taco Escobar has been open in Las Vegas since 2025.
New Veranda restaurant planned for Portland’s Fore Street
The new venue would be in the same building as Barkada and Gelato Fiasco.
Trump tried to make an ally out of fishermen. Some have started to turn on him
High gas prices, rising inflation and escalating trade wars have taken a toll on the industry.
October is just another month at this Halloween-themed bar in Portland | Column
Bands, bingo and the adjacent hotel bring customers into Zero Bar and Grille all year.
USDA considers adapting farm-style safety net for fishermen
Federal agriculture officials talked to Maine lobstermen about expanding crop insurance to cover fishing revenue losses.
Jay generator journey loses steam as ‘super oversize’ load stops in Oxford
The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.
Shouldn’t it be easier to get to Canada from here? | Column
The proposal to bring back the Scotia Prince doesn't appear to offer much convenience for the cost.