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The iconic candy shop 'way, way' out of downtown Saco closed last month after nearly 100 years. But its candy counter lives on — and you can also own a piece of its history.

Custom Composite Technologies receives recognition from the Small Business Administration ahead of Small Business Week.

Importers that do get refunds say they have no apparent way to reimburse consumers for tariff costs passed along to them.

The Italian restaurant had opened on Forest Avenue in October.

The hub emphasized there will be no changes in day-to-day operations for its 80-plus members.

The rail authority is holding two open houses seeking insight from locals on their travel patterns and any ideas they may have for service improvements.

The city's annual housing report reflects high hopes and less follow-through.

Maine lawmakers have passed a bill that would temporarily bar many new data centers; Gov. Janet Mills has not yet signed it.

Although I'm now more likely to use Greater Portland's public transportation system, I won't be giving up my Subaru.

The Over the Moon Boutique, focused on women's support and comfort, has moved to a larger location on Centre Street in Bath.

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.