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Under the updated law, many common household items like cookware, cosmetics and children's toys must be free of harmful forever chemicals.

Tens of thousands of Mainers, and thousands of Portland residents, can expect a pay bump when the new minimums kick in.

The lapse by federal and state regulators allowed a wetlands mitigation site in Belfast to be marketed for commercial development earlier this year, even though it was protected by a conservation easement.

From convenience stores and farm markets to espresso bars and cafés, this guide highlights where residents grab coffee across Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and nearby Franklin County towns.

The alternative health care model continues to expand as health insurance premiums skyrocket.

New license plates, the last Farmers' Almanac and other developments that redefined our culture.

Rising county taxes come as Mainers are already feeling financially pinched, but it's too early to know the impact on homeowners' bills.

For many, going to the movies on Christmas is tradition; for others, it’s just something to do.

The space occupied by Rabelais Books on Washington Avenue will become the home of Total Loss Books in January.

The 'Tuna & Friends' series runs from January to June.

The New York Times named Judith, on Middle Street, among the 50 best clothing stores. Here's what it's like — and why there's a doorbell.

From a little room in the back of the Maine Turnpike Authority's central office, a handful of dispatchers and supervisors manage traffic along the road's entire 109-mile stretch.

The Portland institution will get some tweaks but largely remain the same under new owner Emily Bachelder.

Even the most local or non-adventurous eaters among us probably eat food from overseas. So how are the Trump administration tariffs affecting our grocery bills?

Whether you're expecting a gift from Grandma or a lobster feast from your favorite restaurant, the people making home deliveries could use some consideration during the winter holidays — and always.

After the kids clothing company saw online success, its owners sought to open a new in-person location following customer feedback.

Industry members are cautiously optimistic that rescheduling marijuana to a lower tier is one step closer to full legalization, but the fear of a 'Big Pharma' or federal takeover looms large.

Photographer Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures brewmaster Larry Hudson mixing grains to create Gritty McDuff's Christmas Ale.

The downtown store, closing at the end of the month, always had something you didn't know you needed.

A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.