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Suburban Propane customers report delivery problems in Maine

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 4:00am
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

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 6:51pm
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

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 3:38pm
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

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 1:10pm
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

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 5:40pm
Modivcare covers much of the non-emergency transportation for Medicaid patients in the state.

South Portland dog park and restaurant opening soon

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 3:08pm
The Barkery Dog Bar plans to launch Feb. 5 in the Mill Creek Shopping Center.

Koi Asian Cuisine closes in Biddeford

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 2:01pm
The Elm Street restaurant had been open for nearly 15 years.

A&C Soda Shop in South Portland rebrands to Rattle Shake Grill

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 1:27pm
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

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 5:41pm
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

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 4:34pm
Environmental groups lobby in support of a proposed climate superfund bill.

South Portland’s Fork Food Lab bought by local investors, averting foreclosure

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 3:25pm
Investors include Justin Alfond, who is also helping turn the venue's previous Portland space into a community center.

New bakery planned for Wiscasset

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:47am
Brill's Bakery is a family-run project opening on Summer Street.

Oxford Casino sues Maine gambling director over iGaming decision

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 8:20am
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

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 3:26pm
Owner Sai Guntaka set up a stocked food warming cabinet in front of the restaurant.

Bethel diner owner watches son chase Olympic medal

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 3:08pm
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

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 3:05pm
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

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 2:39pm
Some are temporarily closing their doors or making contingency plans.

Emergency bill to let towns, counties file for bankruptcy protection garners little support

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 3:42pm
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

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 5:28pm
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

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 12:52pm
Regulators issued a patient advisory after testing found unsafe pesticide levels in several cannabis concentrates sold at MarijuanaVille locations statewide.

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