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With no answers from Fork Food Lab, vendors worry they’ll have to find a new home
The shared kitchen facility and food incubator is facing possible foreclosure, with a public sale of the property set for next week.
Maine businesses, customers react to ICE presence
Companies from Westbrook to Edgecomb are taking public stances as immigration enforcement actions mount across the state.
Maine Diner in Wells is up for sale
The iconic Route 1 diner and its adjacent gift shop are on the market for $3.3 million.
Bombay Bistro opens in Westbrook
The Indian restaurant launched in the former Frog & Turtle space.
Chef at Deer Isle’s Aragosta launching first cookbook
The book comes out in May, though pre-sale orders are available now.
Combo dog park and restaurant opening in Portland
Woof Play Eat's dog park is available now, with the restaurant launching later this month.
Portland art supply store files for bankruptcy, moves to Westbrook
Art supply chain Artist & Craftsman closed its store in Portland on Jan. 11.
Tacos Y Tequila in Cape Elizabeth closes permanently
It's the third restaurant to close in this space in the past 15 years.
AI is changing the game at Maine restaurants – whether they know it or not
The technology provides assistance for everything from data crunching to taking reservations and learning about new dishes.
After 40 years, the pioneers of Maine wine making are closing up shop
The Bartlett Maine Estate Winery in Gouldsboro is for sale, as its founders, famous for their complex, award-winning blueberry wines, consider retirement.
Maine loses edge in battle for China’s lobster market
A trade deal announced Friday will eliminate a 25% punitive tariff on Canadian lobster exports to China, but America's 10% tariff remains.
Maine maker of Lincoln Logs is closing its doors
Pride Manufacturing Co., in Burnham, has notified the state it will lay off 115 people when it shuts down in April.
Maine’s automotive right to repair law, explained
84% of Mainers supported right to repair in 2023, but implementation has stalled over a series of disputes.
How Maine businesses are preparing for ICE enforcement actions
Companies that hire immigrants are watching what's happening in other states and taking precautions in case similar raids happen here.
Maine approves new pesticides with forever chemicals
The Board of Pesticide Control approved products that contain ingredients Maine will ban in 2032, arguing federal regulators consider them to be safe.
Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery in Union to permanently close
The business suffered a devastating fire last fall.
Report says Hannaford grocery prices are higher in low-income Maine communities
Customers, and organizers of a campaign against the company, have pointed out discrepancies across the state. Hannaford says the demographics of a community do not affect pricing.
Long-vacant Buxton storefront to feature combination flower and furniture store
Repurposed space was approved at the former Red & White grocery in Groveville.
Maine telephone company fined $15K for misrouting 911 calls in Hancock and Washington counties
Regulators opened an investigation into Union River in October. It's not clear whether any emergency calls were missed.
Rising pressures put mental health of Maine’s agriculture workforce at risk, officials say
Industry leaders and health care professionals say help is available for farmers, foresters and fishermen who face changing industries and tight finances.