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New pizzeria and sports bar planned for Portland
The new Warren Avenue business is adjacent to the Portland Sports Complex.
Tony’s Donuts reopens under new ownership
The grand reopening drew about 600 customers to the shop.
How labels make or break Maine’s recreational cannabis compliance system
Cannabis products sold in Bethel were found to have recreational sales stickers stuck over intact medical-use labels, revealing how Maine’s retail system relies entirely on visible labeling rather than individual product verification.
Maine secures $1.9M settlement for bitcoin kiosk scam victims
Bitcoin Depot has agreed to refund money that was taken through its kiosks by third-party scammers who defrauded Maine consumers.
New Japanese restaurant planned for downtown Biddeford
Ichiban aims to launch on Main Street by mid-February.
Portland’s Quanto Basta pizzeria to close on Congress Street
The acclaimed restaurant first opened in July 2023.
Gray Family Health Center to close its doors on March 6
The clinic, part of Central Maine Healthcare, will continue to offer primary care for the next two months.
Portland’s Independent Ice Co. named among top whiskey bars in country
Whisky Advocate magazine lists the Old Port venue among the best 150 in America.
Bull Moose regulars react to Windham store closure
Shoppers dismayed at the closure of the record store, a North Windham institution for 35 years.
How did prices of Maine household essentials change in 2025?
We reviewed the cost of groceries, vehicles and energy to see how they compare with the national inflation rate.
What the new USPS postmark rules mean for Maine
Some ballots, tax forms and other time-sensitive parcels could be considered late — even if mailed by the deadline.
Heading up to Maine’s western mountains? Fuel up at these on-the-way coffee shops
Hitting the trails or slopes in the Bethel area this winter? This guide will lead you to coffee, cappuccino, tea, hot cocoa and more along the way.
Bull Moose to close North Windham store after 35 years
The location will close its doors at the end of January.
Ashley furniture store will return to South Portland
Nearly 20 years after its previous store closed, Ashley is expanding back into the area. The new store will open in the first half of the year.
Salty Spirits opens in Kittery Foreside
The cocktail bar with a seafood-forward small plates menu launched in Wallingford Square.
Bath interior design company moves, upgrades downtown shop
Maine Street Design Co. is moving its shop to the corner of Front and Centre streets in Bath.
Authorities investigating theft of $400K worth of lobster
The Dec. 12 heist from a cold-storage facility in Taunton, Massachusetts, is the latest in a string of high-value cargo thefts plaguing the transport industry.
T-shirt collaboration raising funds to support fishermen affected by Portland wharf fire
Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has teamed up with Mr. Tuna for the project.
Portland Renys permanently closes a day early
The Congress Street location, slated to close on New Year's Eve, shut its doors at 3 p.m. Tuesday, citing illness and staffing shortages.
Esquire names martini by Portland’s Via Vecchia among best in the country
It's the only martini in New England to make the list.