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Mainers are stretched thin. In Oxford County, many can’t afford enough food.
Every day, thousands of residents face the hardest financial choices, as households struggle to afford basic expenses.
Springworks Farm in Lisbon to be sold at auction
The once-thriving farm had raised tens of millions of dollars in investment over the past decade.
See the giant Jay paper mill equipment as it makes its slow move south | Photo
A giant heat recovery steam generator snarls traffic Tuesday, and will continue to South Portland through Wednesday.
Maine employers say they need workers, so why is it hard to find a good job?
In a survey by the Siena Research Institute, Mainers had mixed feelings about the job market and the business climate.
Biennial Maine Food Producers Showcase returns to Portland
The October event also features the Golden Fork Awards.
Saco extends temporary data center ban by another 2 months
The city originally enacted a 2-month moratorium in August to give staff time to update the city code and set rules for data centers.
With less quantity, Portland Fish Exchange keeps focus on quality
The country's first all-display fresh seafood auction would love to attract more and bigger boats, but small hauls have an upside.
US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
Trump's latest trade targets include alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles.
Kittery kelp farmers to appear on ‘Shark Tank’
Inga Potter and Krista Rosen will be featured in Wednesday night's episode as they pitch their kelp-based skincare brand, Cold Current Kelp, to billionaire investors.
Rising gas prices hit hard for Mainers who drive for a living
Ride-share and food-delivery drivers have been making changes as a result of the increased expense.
CMP’s plan to raise bills by $7 is likely on the rocks. Here’s what to know.
Maine's biggest electric utility says it needs more revenue this fall to compensate for 'significant financial distress' while regulators consider its larger proposal.
Midcoast shellfish harvesters bogged down by deadly algae bloom
The bloom appears to be easing in certain parts of Casco Bay, but low oxygen levels could lead to even more dead species.
Nova Scotia ferry with on-board casino exploring possibility of returning service to Portland
The Scotia Prince last ran in 2004 and the company had been considering operating out of Portsmouth, N.H. Talks with Portland are still preliminary.
CMMC nurses vote overwhelmingly to join union
Nurses gathered at the Lewiston hospital Thursday night while the votes were tallied.
Immigration enforcement in Maine could cause critical labor shortages, report says
The loss of up to 7,000 workers would affect businesses across the economy and the people who rely on them.
Beloved Westbrook bowling alley to shutter after 64 years
Stepping into West-Port Bowling Lanes feels like traveling back in time to 1962. On Friday, it's closing its doors for the last time.
What Thursday’s union vote means for the nurses fired by CMMC
The election marks the beginning of what could be a long fight to reinstate the nurses at the Lewiston hospital.
2 restaurants burgled in Portland’s West End
The perpetrator hit both Ugly Duckling and Smalls Tuesday night in burglaries that police believe are related.
Gov. Mills calls on CMMC in Lewiston to reinstate nurses
The governor said the hospital's firing of 15 nurses and suspension of 5 more raises 'serious questions about retaliation.'
Bangor’s W.A. Bean now using all-natural dye in red snapper hot dogs
The change comes before a federal ban on artificial red dye in foods takes effect in January.