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As school supplies costs climb higher than ever, Maine families seek out deals

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 4:00am
From a donated supply resource center to the best discounts at big box stores, parents and teachers are finding the most affordable ways to get stocked up for the school year.

York Hospital, MaineHealth merger advances after state approval

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 4:20pm
The hospital and health care system announced Monday that they are set to close the deal on Oct. 1.

Hackers regularly probe Maine water utilities, officials say

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 3:38pm
Funding shortages are forcing some systems to prioritize emergency repairs over digital security.

Does Maine law require employers to disclose pay ranges in job ads? | Fact brief

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 12:00pm
A newly enacted law has changed the job posting requirements for many Maine companies.

Maine’s mountain bike scene getting big lift from ski resorts

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 4:00am
Enthusiasts say the sport in Maine is gaining momentum fast as dedicated trails open across the state and resorts offer lift service.

New sports bar planned for Biddeford

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 5:18pm
Hakuna Matata Sports Bar will occupy the former Adams Street Pub space.

Maine community colleges to expand manufacturing training

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 4:42pm
A federal grant will allow 600 more students to take free courses that prepare them for skilled manufacturing and defense industry jobs.

Maine-based hotel chain sued for data breach affecting thousands

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 1:40pm
Maine Course Hospitality Group, a Freeport company with hotels across New England, faces a federal class-action complaint.

Has Maine’s median home sale price increased by 112% since 2018? | Fact brief

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 12:00pm
The increase in Maine's median home sale price substantially outpaced that of the nation over the past several years.

Maine farmers want Hannaford to buy more local produce. What’s the holdup?

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 10:00am
Scale, price and competition prevent some local growers from getting on the shelves at the state's largest grocer.

Researchers aim to help Maine companies boost climate resiliency

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 4:00am
Hannaford hired the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to assess flood risks at low-lying pilot stores in South Portland and Portland as sea levels rise.

Sanford extends data center moratorium for 180 days

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 1:51pm
The pause, born out of a citizen-proposed initiative, has halted a proposed data center near the Mousam River as part of a project dubbed Sanford Woods.

At this Kennebunkport resort, laundry workers keep expectations high

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:09pm
Maxine Maurice is a laundry supervisor at The Nonantum Resort, a 109-room waterfront inn.

King, Pingree push back on rule that would affect Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 11:41am
The 2 Maine lawmakers joined New Hampshire's congressional delegation in criticizing a proposal that would shorten misconduct and performance reviews for federal workers, calling it a threat to national security.

Sweetfern Geometer restaurant opens on Portland’s Washington Avenue

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 9:20am
The seasonally driven restaurant is the sister business to Mourning Cloak next door.

US water systems are facing cyberattacks. Is Maine at risk?

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 4:00am
The state has so far avoided the recent wave of infrastructure attacks.

Maine baker and chocolatier collaborate on Martha Stewart’s birthday cake

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 5:07pm
Big Fish Cake Studio in Saco and Chocolats Passion in Portland partnered on the project.

Butcher shop and deli opening in Portland’s Old Port

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:25pm
Sawyer's Butcher & Delicatessen exclusively features meats from Maine farms.

Maine defense contractor is national finalist competing for $1M

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 10:01am
Compotech executives are heading to Washington, D.C., next month for the live conclusion of the SBA's Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition.

A guide to boba in western Maine | Column

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 4:00am
Boba, the Taiwanese drink known for its chewy tapioca pearls and wide range of flavors, is now available at several businesses across western Maine and in ready-to-drink and make-at-home forms at major retailers.

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