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Maine heating oil prices up to highest point in years
The head of Maine's Department of Energy Resources called the recent spike 'historic' as average costs exceed $5 per gallon.
Maine’s first Aldi opens in Portland
The German supermarket chain's latest location is a former Big Lots store on Brighton Avenue.
What does Portland need in the former Renys store?
The Congress Street storefront remains vacant after months on the market and a recent price reduction.
Lenny’s at Hawkes Plaza in Westbrook relaunches under new owners
The 10-year-old bar, restaurant and music venue relaunched March 11.
How a chemical spill in Brunswick has affected Casco Bay
A 2-year study tracked the toxic reach of forever chemicals from a 51,000-gallon spill of firefighting foam in 2024.
Scams growing more sophisticated, Bethel bankers warn
Tellers in Bethel say customers are coached by scammers, while a Rumford woman’s loss highlights how quickly fraud can unfold.
Developer of data center for Jay mill seeks exemption to proposed state law
The decision could shape whether a major redevelopment project moves forward in a region still recovering from the loss of its paper industry.
Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce hires new director, looks to Clam Fest
Mary Sundeen will lead the business organization and Adrienne Nardi will direct the Yarmouth Clam Festival.
Why western Maine gas prices are among the highest in the state
Central and western Maine generally pay a slightly higher price for fuel.
Portland International Jetport to change its restaurant lineup this year
The new mix of eateries includes 2 local brands and 2 national chains.
New ‘elevated dive’ bar and restaurant planned on Portland’s Preble Street
The Velvet Dog is on track to launch by June.
Do you need a license to sell produce in Maine?
A guide to what vendors should know to sell their products at farmers markets and farmstands.
Maine renews attempt to expand state landfill
Despite opposition from the Penobscot Nation, state environmental regulators have issued a new ruling allowing expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill.
Portland Sea Dogs, Maine Mariners worry about Democratic legislative priority
A data privacy bill making its way through Augusta has drawn pushback from the state's business community.
Morning Moose Coffee puts down roots in Topsham
The business, which started out of a coffee trailer in Richmond, expanded to its first brick-and-mortar location on Main Street in Topsham last month.
New ice cream shop coming to Brunswick
Half Pint Giant is opening in the former home of The Frappe Shoppe.
A look back at the man who made Renys, a century after his birth
Here are some stories across the decades about R.H. Reny, the founder of the Renys department store chain, curated from our newspaper archives.
In Maine’s tight real estate market, some look to home staging to stand out
As competition grows, home sellers are looking for every advantage.
Sugar shacks across Maine welcome visitors all weekend
Maine Trust for Local News photographers capture people of all ages checking out their local maple syrup producers.
Cold weather and tariffs squeeze Maine’s maple producers
A stubborn winter has delayed the start of this year's harvest by about a month.