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The planned housing complex along the Presumpscot River is 1 of 5 projects to receive federal brownfield cleanup grants or low-interest loans through the Greater Portland Council of Governments.

The two new facilities were described as pipelines for Maine's youth to enter the shipbuilding and aerospace fields.

Often-overlooked numbers show how fewer people are living together, inadvertently contributing to Maine’s housing crisis.

During extended dry periods, pollen and mold spores picked up by the wind stay airborne longer and travel farther, experts say. But data is limited.

The coffee shop had opened in the old Coffee by Design space in spring, 2024.

From insulation to heat pumps, contractors and officials say weatherization investments can return thousands in savings within just a few years.

HospitalityMaine will give the award to the longtime Greater Portland chef at its annual banquet.

The Bath-Brunswick-Topsham Regional Chamber of Commerce has a few events and policy pieces to highlight.

Before this summer, the year-over-year median sale price hadn't dropped since March 2019.

Following the successful test run in Yarmouth, the Roux Institute plans to offer the Venture Forward entrepreneurship program to other Maine communities.

While the state saw a 6% dip in visitors this summer, the average length of out-of-staters' stays increased, an annual report indicates.

The new venue may be the state's only dedicated hot pot restaurant.

The restaurant's move from Westbrook was delayed by permitting holdups.

The new store will replace one that the owners closed during the pandemic.

Miss Sweet Bubble Tea opened in late September.

Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine is gearing up for the biggest order in its history: 35,000 copies of a vintage 1990s T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift.

Wow India Fusion Restaurant and Bar aims for a launch on Congress Street in November.

New state data shows people were willing to spend a little more money this fall, but some shoppers still plan on cutting costs for the holidays.

Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.

Familiar food and a timeless look are trending.