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Brunswick’s Fat Boy Drive-In to open this week

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 4:49pm
The opening is set for this Friday, though the iconic Brunswick spot remains on the market.

Maine isn’t just a wedding destination. People come to propose, too. | Column

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 12:17pm
Acadia National Park and Portland Head Light are popular spots to pop the question.

No, those aren’t llamas on a Maine beach. They’re alpacas.

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 1:00pm
A handful of alpacas from Crocketts Brook Farm in Kittery have been enjoying early summer nights at York's Short Sands Beach.

Late frost threatens Maine’s hard-hit wild blueberries

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 4:00am
Dramatic temperature swings in May could shrink this year's harvest, but it's too early to know the extent of the damage.

When it comes to groceries, Maine shoppers know where their loyalties lie

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 9:29am
Whether it's deep discounts, unique offerings or that $1.50 hot dog deal, markets like Aldi, Costco, Market Basket, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods all have their unique fans.

West Marine stores in Maine among 59 to close nationwide

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 5:35pm
The Florida-based retailer of boating, fishing and watersports equipment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.

Sanford City Council approves moratorium that pauses sludge treatment plant

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 1:33pm
The 180-day pause takes effect immediately and halts a proposed $65 million facility from Aries Clean Technologies, which wants to burn 'forever chemicals' out of sludge.

Taj launching South Portland brunch cafe Sunday

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 3:55pm
Cobblestone Coffee & Co. will feature Indian-inspired breakfast and brunch dishes and coffee drinks.

Acclaimed Maine pastry chef opening bakery-cafe in Cumberland

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 12:25pm
Mère is on track to launch in late summer or early fall.

Why this Maine-made naturally sparkling wine is everywhere | Column

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 4:00am
As Oyster River Winegrowers was developing Morphos, the pét-nat style began blowing up.

Wind farms and transmission lines poised to come to northern Maine

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 7:25pm
Maine, working with 4 other New England states, is set to select winning projects soon in its latest effort to bring renewable energy development to Aroostook County.

Take a road trip through Maine’s food and drink trails this summer

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 4:00am
We spotlight more than 15 delicious destinations for some of the state's best nibbles and sips.

How Portland businesses pulled together to save a couple’s wedding day

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 4:00am
It was a perfect day for the ceremony on a Maine island. But where was the food?

Stone Fox Creamery opens summer ice cream cart in Portland’s Old Port

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 3:29pm
The cart opens the Midcoast-based company to a bigger audience.

PUC declines to issue early ruling on Portland Foreside power plant

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 2:31pm
It's unclear how the decision, requested by the developers as they seek financing for the next phase of construction, will affect the $1 billion project.

L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 3:59pm
The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.

See 3 lakeside camps in Maine you can afford

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 12:32pm
Buying a waterfront retreat is little more than a dream for many Mainers, but these properties in Brownfield, Otis and Smithfield might make it come true for less than $400K.

New bakery to open in downtown Freeport

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:39am
Maine Street Baking Company holds its soft opening this Sunday.

Portersfield Cider in Pownal to close after this season

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:20am
David Buchanan has been producing artisanal hard cider since 2017.

Maine bans retail sale of powerful rat poisons

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 3:26pm
State officials move to stop secondary poisoning after studies show toxic chemicals are turning up in Maine wildlife, including black bears and fishers.

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