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Central Maine hospitals acquired by California group that pledges to invest $150M

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 3:35pm
Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation.

‘Antiques Roadshow’ to air first Maine episode on Monday

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 5:53pm
The popular PBS show held its first appraisal event in Maine last summer at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay.

Maine leaders pitch solutions to enhance grid as temperatures drop and electricity prices soar

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 1:19pm
Natural gas prices spiked to their highest level ever in New England in January, driving up the cost of electricity. Experts said the state should hasten energy project permitting and transmission interconnection to bring electricity prices down long-term.

What goes into a perfect Valentine’s Day bouquet?

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 5:02pm
Harmon's Floral Company sells 10,000 roses during the week of Valentine's Day.

EPA ruling on climate change could make Maine’s air harder to breathe

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 4:50pm
The agency on Thursday rolled back a landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health, eliminating the legal basis for federal climate protections.

Brunswick startup ‘shifts’ to selling rocket boosters

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 4:38pm
Brunswick space company bluShift, which launched its first rocket in 2021, will now sell its bio-fueled engines to meet a growing demand.

Another data center proposed, this time in southern Maine

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 10:55am
Sen. Matt Harrington told fellow lawmakers that a proposal is "well along" in the planning process, but details are scant.

Businesses are rolling with penny phase-out challenges

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 10:04am
Some Maine retailers and others who handle cash transactions are rounding change to the nearest nickel in the absence of pennies.

Maine’s lobster hot spot appears to be having a baby boom

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 4:00am
After years of decline, the number of baby lobsters found along a key stretch of Maine's coast has been above average the past 2 years.

As Valentine’s Day prices rise, are Mainers looking for cheap gifts?

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 4:43pm
Some customers are buying smaller boxes of chocolate, or nothing at all, but the full picture of demand may not be clear until Sunday.

Portland International Jetport had its busiest year ever in 2025

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:38am
American Airlines carried nearly one-third of passengers.

Massive battery storage facility opens in Gorham, furthering Mills’ energy agenda

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 4:33pm
At 175 megawatts, Cross Town Energy Storage is the largest facility of its kind in New England.

Here are 4 new Westbrook restaurants that opened this year

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 3:05pm
Westbrook welcomed a new Thai restaurant, a bar, an Indian restaurant and a diner.

Gross Confection Bar in Portland’s Old Port is closing

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 2:26pm
The bakery side of the business, however, is set to expand.

Marquis Lounge opens Friday in Portland

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 2:23pm
The cocktail and wine bar has taken over the former Sagamore Hill space on Park Street.

Allagash brewed with more than 2 million pounds of Maine-grown grain in 2025

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:46am
The Portland-based brewery more than doubled its initial goal.

Citing AI, Maine lawmakers are close to passing strict data privacy measure

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:05am
Proponents say the bill is needed to protect people from artificial intelligence and government surveillance, but opponents say it will put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.

We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 10:43am
Housing, health care and energy prices were the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they're presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.

2 million pounds: Allagash Brewing hits new milestone using Maine-grown grains

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 10:16am
The state's largest brewery doubled its pledge to use 1 million pounds of Maine grain, relying in part on Lisbon's Blue Ox Malthouse.

Icicles could be hurting your home. Here’s how to prevent costly damage.

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 4:00am
A buildup of meltwater on a roof can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage, and the risk is increased in a winter like the one Maine is experiencing.

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