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Penobscot Island Air says mail will be delivered to Midcoast islands Wednesday, now that the Postal Service has agreed to pay a quarter of its nearly $400K balance by the end of the week.

In a pair of letters, Jay's town manager and 3 county commissioners argued that it would kill a major economic opportunity for the community.

The winery's Lincolnville tasting room reopens Mother's Day weekend.

With about 1 grow or dispensary for every 200 residents, Bethel has a higher concentration of marijuana businesses than almost anywhere else in the state. The locals aren't sure it will last.

Garces will host pop-up dinners and cooking classes in the Pepperell Mill campus space.

The Parlor launches May 2 with a 4-seat space where customers can order oyster flights.

The launch of a seafood office in the US Department of Agriculture signals a shift in national food policy, allowing fishing families to tap into the same safety nets offered to traditional farmers.

Global conflicts, storm recovery costs, aging infrastructure and inflation have all factored into cost increases in recent years, according to federal and state agencies.

A restitution hearing is set in the case against Bethany Gregory, a Bangor-based caterer who failed to follow through on contracted services.

As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.

The 2 plaintiffs also claim the restaurant owners and management violated other employment laws and retaliated when workers complained. An attorney for Boda denies all allegations.

The utility's latest proposal could bring bills down about $4 this summer, but critics say the savings won't last.

Brian Clark, who has over 20 years of experience in higher education and economic development, assumed his new role Monday.

The property was on the market for $2.7 million, according to a listing from the Dunham Group.

The eatery offers a full-service dining experience, a full bar and live music 3-4 nights a week.

The market returns to its usual location in Deering Oaks Park.

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A new, free clinic run by UMaine's business school and the state's public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.

A battle between a local co-op and a seafood conglomerate in Spruce Head has escalated from permit disputes to a floating blockade, testing the limits of the working waterfront.

The bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills, who expressed concerns over its sweep.