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Maine shifts focus to mental health as PFAS crisis deepens

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 6:00am
State policymakers will use emotional aid and peer mentoring to address the stress of impacted farmers.

Downtown Portland is gaining an unsavory reputation. Businesses say safety concerns must be addressed.

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 4:00am
People nodding off in doorways. Aggressive panhandling along Congress Street. Needles and other waste on sidewalks. What more can be done?

Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport sold for $14.25 million

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 2:54pm
The campground has been acquired by Streamside Parks; its previous owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year.

Portland Planning Board supports repeal of downtown entertainment buffer

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 2:16pm
Downtown businesses and organizations have said the current rule is outdated and restrictive. The City Council is slated to take up the issue Aug. 24.

Troy Jackson once blockaded Canadians. How does it shape his Trump-era politics?

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:00am
Jackson’s career-long focus on limiting Canadian workers in Maine logging meets a political moment when Donald Trump has remade the border dynamics in his backyard.

Kennebunk board uncertain of mobile home park where units could cost $450K each

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 4:34pm
The proposed development, pitched by Abode Communities, would include 192 manufactured homes on 84 acres in West Kennebunk.

Lakes Region tourism numbers remain steady

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 4:05pm
Revenue from restaurants and lodging in the region, though, has increased by nearly $1 million from 2025.

July was the busiest month of the year for Maine’s housing market

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 3:38pm
More inventory translated to more sales, while prices dipped slightly from the month before.

As school supplies costs climb higher than ever, Maine families seek out deals

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 4:00am
From a donated supply resource center to the best discounts at big box stores, parents and teachers are finding the most affordable ways to get stocked up for the school year.

York Hospital, MaineHealth merger advances after state approval

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 4:20pm
The hospital and health care system announced Monday that they are set to close the deal on Oct. 1.

Hackers regularly probe Maine water utilities, officials say

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 3:38pm
Funding shortages are forcing some systems to prioritize emergency repairs over digital security.

Does Maine law require employers to disclose pay ranges in job ads? | Fact brief

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 12:00pm
A newly enacted law has changed the job posting requirements for many Maine companies.

Maine’s mountain bike scene getting big lift from ski resorts

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 4:00am
Enthusiasts say the sport in Maine is gaining momentum fast as dedicated trails open across the state and resorts offer lift service.

New sports bar planned for Biddeford

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 5:18pm
Hakuna Matata Sports Bar will occupy the former Adams Street Pub space.

Maine community colleges to expand manufacturing training

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 4:42pm
A federal grant will allow 600 more students to take free courses that prepare them for skilled manufacturing and defense industry jobs.

Maine-based hotel chain sued for data breach affecting thousands

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 1:40pm
Maine Course Hospitality Group, a Freeport company with hotels across New England, faces a federal class-action complaint.

Has Maine’s median home sale price increased by 112% since 2018? | Fact brief

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 12:00pm
The increase in Maine's median home sale price substantially outpaced that of the nation over the past several years.

Maine farmers want Hannaford to buy more local produce. What’s the holdup?

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 10:00am
Scale, price and competition prevent some local growers from getting on the shelves at the state's largest grocer.

Researchers aim to help Maine companies boost climate resiliency

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 4:00am
Hannaford hired the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to assess flood risks at low-lying pilot stores in South Portland and Portland as sea levels rise.

Sanford extends data center moratorium for 180 days

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 1:51pm
The pause, born out of a citizen-proposed initiative, has halted a proposed data center near the Mousam River as part of a project dubbed Sanford Woods.

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