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Ready to pick your own fruits and berries? Western Maine farms are open.

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 4:00am
Western Maine has a varied selection of PYO farm offerings from blueberries to cranberries and, of course, apples.

Maine lobster defamation suit hits choppy waters

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 4:00am
Appeals judges questioned whether an entire industry could be defamed by the scientific opinions of an environmental group.

Maine lobster boat builder nets first clean engine waiver

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 2:40pm
The Surry builder said there's simply no room for a bulky exhaust scrubber under the deck of the boat he is building for a Massachusetts lobsterman.

As costs rise, Maine restaurants try to lure diners with deals, appeals

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 4:00am
While customers watch their wallets, owners attempt to boost business however they can.

Freeport Polo Ralph Lauren outlet will close in August

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 4:50pm
The Freeport store, which has been open for four decades, will close Aug. 21.

Can you sleep overnight at the Portland International Jetport? | Fact brief

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:00pm
The jetport’s terminal building is open 24 hours a day, but TSA screening, airline counters and concessions close after the final flight boards.

Arundel mobile home park residents suing current, former owners

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 5:39pm
The goal of the suit is to seek a reversal of the sale that took place late last year. The plaintiffs allege the transfer was designed to circumvent the law.

Yarmouth marina businesses worry about dam removal impact

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 5:33pm
The town took out an $8 million insurance policy to protect marina businesses against possible changes in sediment flow in the changing Royal River, but owners remain worried.

Maine House speaker takes helm of Biddeford Housing Authority

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 3:48pm
Ryan Fecteau, who grew up in low-income housing in Biddeford, hopes to make a positive impact on affordable housing availability in the city.

Freeport’s Broad Arrow Tavern reopens

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:34am
The new Harraseeket Inn owners have relaunched the local favorite.

Bayou Kitchen 2 in North Deering closes

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 4:16pm
The restaurant opened in early 2024.

Kittery Town Council passes mobile home lot rent increase moratorium

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 1:28pm
A 180-day pause will give Kittery mobile home residents a break from steep lot rent increases.

Woof. Play. Eat. dog park and restaurant temporarily closes in Portland

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 12:27pm
A similar venue closed in South Portland in June.

Sanford’s Azul Agave Mexican restaurant opening 3 more York County locations

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 12:14pm
The Ogunquit location launches Thursday, while Wells and Kittery are coming this fall.

A Midcoast oyster sommelier reflects on joining ‘Oyster Society’

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 11:00am
Virginia Shaffer, aka Lady Oyster, talks about her new memoir and the history of women in the industry.

Oyster sommelier Virginia Shaffer’s 10 favorite Maine oysters right now

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 11:00am
The best bivalves for the season.

As Iran war continues, Maine PUC bets electricity prices won’t go down

Mon, 07/27/2026 - 3:27pm
The utilities commission agreed to acquire some of next year's electricity now, and some later, to soften a potentially harsh increase on consumers.

Is Maine Root soda made in Maine? | Fact brief

Mon, 07/27/2026 - 12:00pm
Matt Seiler founded the soda company in Portland while working at Flatbread Company in the 2000s.

How Maine farmers are weathering climate change

Mon, 07/27/2026 - 4:00am
Some have had to adapt their planting habits to continue production and safeguard their businesses.

Trump’s new 50% tariff on some Canadian goods could shake Maine businesses

Mon, 07/27/2026 - 4:00am
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered new trade deal-exempt tariffs on a range of Canadian products, to take effect next month.

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