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A second federal agency is investigating fatal gas leak at Baileyville paper mill

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 4:03pm
University of Maine student Kasie Malcolm died and 9 other workers were injured, 2 of them seriously, after the incident at Woodland Pulp in late January, officials say.

Maine chef to compete on new CBS cooking competition show

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 3:31pm
Cara Stadler will appear on 'America's Culinary Cup' in March.

French-American bistro to open on Congress Street

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 2:57pm
Chérie will take over the former Quanto Basta pizzeria space.

New Asian fusion sandwich takeout coming to Scarborough

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 2:54pm
TASTE ME is taking over the former Terra Cotta Pasta Co. space on Route 1.

The Super Bowl was bad for the Pats – but good business for Maine restaurants

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 5:41pm
And at least one Portland restaurant was all about the halftime show.

Poppy’s Redemption begins construction on new site in Livermore

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 1:48pm
Poppy’s has started building a new redemption center at 1885 Federal Road in Livermore following its relocation from Jay.

Bath YMCA promotes interim CEO

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 5:28pm
The nonprofit has removed 'interim' from Amy Vent's title, making her the official new CEO.

Boom or dust? How tariffs are helping this Maine sawmill but creating more uncertainty for others

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 3:06pm
Duties on Canadian imports are driving up domestic sales at some Maine lumber companies. Is it enough to overcome high operating costs and a slumping housing market?

Wyman’s wants to sell some of its Maine blueberry fields. Why?

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 12:31pm
The biggest wild blueberry grower in the U.S. has listed 781 acres in Midcoast Maine.

A self-conscious Portland struggled openly with ICE strike | Column

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 4:00am
Please spare us the trumpeting of donations in lieu of closing or, worse, the cringeworthy insistence on the value of your open business as a 'safe space.'

What to know about Amazon’s proposed distribution center in Gorham

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 4:00am
The project could have far-reaching impacts, especially for residents right next door and in neighboring Westbrook.

Frances Perkins to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 3:09pm
The trailblazing public servant, social reformer and first woman to serve in the Cabinet of a U.S. president will be honored at a ceremony in March.

Maine’s first Aldi now expected to open in March

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 2:02pm
The discount grocery chain is renovating the former Big Lots store in the Pine Tree Shopping Center in Portland and hiring for full- and part-time positions.

Salvatore’s Hoagie Shop opens Thursday on Forest Avenue

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:09pm
The restaurant takes over the space of the former Pizza Joint.

Portland designer’s Pats jacket is Super Bowl bound

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 4:13pm
Daphne Murphy creates stylish outerwear from souvenir blankets, sweatshirts and jerseys of New England's pro sports teams.

Blue Lobster Urban Winery closes East Bayside tasting room

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 3:26pm
The company has shifted its focus to growing its wholesale accounts.

Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 5:00am
Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.

Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 5:00am
Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.

Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 4:00am
In a matter of days, Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts they had built up over 15 years with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans.

What are the Maine income tax brackets for 2025?

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 12:57pm
The thresholds for all three brackets have risen to keep pace with inflation.

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