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Morning Moose Coffee puts down roots in Topsham
The business, which started out of a coffee trailer in Richmond, expanded to its first brick-and-mortar location on Main Street in Topsham last month.
New ice cream shop coming to Brunswick
Half Pint Giant is opening in the former home of The Frappe Shoppe.
A look back at the man who made Renys, a century after his birth
Here are some stories across the decades about R.H. Reny, the founder of the Renys department store chain, curated from our newspaper archives.
In Maine’s tight real estate market, some look to home staging to stand out
As competition grows, home sellers are looking for every advantage.
Sugar shacks across Maine welcome visitors all weekend
Maine Trust for Local News photographers capture people of all ages checking out their local maple syrup producers.
Cold weather and tariffs squeeze Maine’s maple producers
A stubborn winter has delayed the start of this year's harvest by about a month.
Maine lobsterman asks US Supreme Court to block GPS boat tracking
The legal challenge claims 24/7 surveillance of the lobster fleet is a warrantless search in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Maine may spare some scam victims from paying taxes on losses
A legislative committee unanimously voted to advance the proposal on Thursday.
ICE surge cost Maine’s economy millions, report says
The Maine Center for Economic Policy warns that continued immigration enforcement could further damage an already weakened workforce.
Sandy Pines Campground auction postponed amid bankruptcy proceedings
The Kennebunkport campground's assets had been set to be sold off to the highest bidders this month. No date has been set for the postponed auction.
Portland software firm ranks 3rd in growth among New England businesses
HighByte, which focuses on turning complex and diverse industrial data into useful information, is 1 of 5 Maine companies on the Boston Globe and Statista's annual top 50 list.
New butcher shop and deli planned for Old Port
Sawyer's Butcher & Delicatessen will sell meats sourced exclusively from Maine farms.
What does the lobster have to do with AI? | Column
Crustacean icons and logos are cropping up online, at conferences and, last week, on Wall Street.
Portland Antiques Mall opens in home of former BBQ restaurant
Its operator also runs a vintage mall in Fairfield and plans to purchase another in York this spring.
Judge denies Brunswick health group’s request for new trial after mom received $25M verdict
Attorneys for both Mid Coast Medical Group and the plaintiff, Lyndsey Sutherland, have filed notices of appeal.
Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville had 2nd leak in 2 months
The spill of 4,000 gallons of hydrogen peroxide on March 7 occurred as the mill was in the process of resuming operations following a fatal chemical leak in January.
Mother-daughter duo celebrate 30 years of play at Falmouth toy store
At Rainbow Toys in Falmouth, the Steinbachs have been finding the perfect playthings for children since 1996.
Amazon files plans for Gorham warehouse
Protesters showed up outside Tuesday's community forum.
Maine Beer Co. plans to expand its Freeport facility
The addition will allow the brewery to double its production capacity.
After 2 decades, The Cheese Iron in Scarborough to close
The much-loved cheese and wine store will end its run in May.