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As the German grocery chain prepares to open its first Maine store, we're all wondering: What makes it so popular?

As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.

The plant would be built next to the densely populated Munjoy Hill neighborhood, raising concerns about emissions, exhaust stacks and other environmental impacts.

A developer hopes to transform part of the former Androscoggin Mill into a data center, but pending state legislation threatens that plan.

The proposal to allow the university to build a pier on the Saco River has led to pushback from some residents, legal action by the city of Biddeford and the revival of a committee that's reviewing a decade's worth of proposals.

Prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran late last month.

The Sports Bra, which kicked off a trend of bars dedicated to showing women's games, plans to open its fifth franchise location in Portland.

Business owners say credit card processing charges cost thousands each year, prompting discounts for cash or Venmo payments.

The general store on Buxton Road — which sold everything from penny candy to canoes — first opened in 1929 and had been run by Peter and Bridget Scontras since 2011.

The Wharf Street venue aims to launch in April.

Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.

Maine Surfers Union owner Charlie Fox is closing his business this week so he can spend more time with his family and explore a new career.

A tentative agreement in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, calls for a divestment from 13 venues, including the Maine Savings Amphitheater.

Attendees flock to downtown businesses to get to know the chocolatiers of Maine.

Spün Bakery aims to open on Mechanic Street in June.

With the closure of the bakery, which was attached to the dessert bar he closed in February, the business is entirely shuttered.

Davies Toews Architecture designed the modern, utilitarian structure with environmental sensitivity in mind.

The developers say they've upgraded planned construction to meet the expectations of potential tenants, and the mixed-use project has faced significant financial challenges.

Maine was not immune to an international trend.

Makoto will launch in the former Elsmere BBQ space.