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Suburban Propane customers report delivery problems in Maine
Complaints to the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Maine Attorney General have spiked with January's frigid temperatures.
Maine volunteers form human wall to protect immigrant workers
Immigrant workers at American Roots in Westbrook remain fearful of federal immigration enforcement, despite reports that ICE has scaled down its operations in Maine.
Bill proposes PFAS help for Maine’s private well owners
The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.
Maine businesses to close Friday, make donations to support immigrant community
More than 50 shops and restaurants are participating in a nationwide strike, which will include a protest in Portland's Monument Square.
Transportation company for MaineCare patients emerges from bankruptcy
Modivcare covers much of the non-emergency transportation for Medicaid patients in the state.
South Portland dog park and restaurant opening soon
The Barkery Dog Bar plans to launch Feb. 5 in the Mill Creek Shopping Center.
Koi Asian Cuisine closes in Biddeford
The Elm Street restaurant had been open for nearly 15 years.
A&C Soda Shop in South Portland rebrands to Rattle Shake Grill
The Cottage Road restaurant changed its name after a founding owner left the business.
21 jobs at CSX Waterville rail yard being moved out of Maine
Workers opting not to move would be given a separation allowance, according to CSX.
Protesters at State House want big oil to pay for Maine climate damages
Environmental groups lobby in support of a proposed climate superfund bill.
South Portland’s Fork Food Lab bought by local investors, averting foreclosure
Investors include Justin Alfond, who is also helping turn the venue's previous Portland space into a community center.
New bakery planned for Wiscasset
Brill's Bakery is a family-run project opening on Summer Street.
Oxford Casino sues Maine gambling director over iGaming decision
The lawsuit comes after Gov. Janet Mills decided earlier this months to let tribes offer online casino games.
South Portland’s Taj restaurant makes free hot meals a permanent feature
Owner Sai Guntaka set up a stocked food warming cabinet in front of the restaurant.
Bethel diner owner watches son chase Olympic medal
Frank Del Duca Jr. was chosen to pilot the four-man bobsled for Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Pilates’ popularity expands to Yarmouth
The new exercise studio Mainely Pilates is an example of a growing trend in the Portland region.
Businesses owned and staffed by immigrants frightened by ICE activity in Maine
Some are temporarily closing their doors or making contingency plans.
Emergency bill to let towns, counties file for bankruptcy protection garners little support
The Maine County Commissioners Association and the Maine Municipal Association testified against the bill Wednesday, citing concerns that interest rates could rise if banks get nervous about lending.
Maine’s beloved ‘Lobster Lady’ dies at 105
Virginia Oliver, who gained international fame as Maine's oldest lobster fisherman, died Wednesday in Rockland.
Medical cannabis products pulled from Maine shelves after pesticides detected
Regulators issued a patient advisory after testing found unsafe pesticide levels in several cannabis concentrates sold at MarijuanaVille locations statewide.
