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Farmers, fishermen and forest product companies call diesel the lifeblood of the state's working lands and waterfronts.

Attendees at a public forum Thursday questioned representatives from Aries Clean Technologies over their plan to build a PFAS-destroying facility that would heat sludge to over 2,220 degrees. Many of the responses were met with jeers and boos.

New owners of the Bowdoinham market are revitalizing the building after acquiring it last summer.

Biddeford's indoor entertainment and fast food scenes are expanding with 3 new businesses on the way.

Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.

With fewer workers in the Congress Street corridor, the owner of a gym once considered a 'mini country club' for making business deals says she can't afford to stay or move.

The newly formed 101 West State Street LLC bid nearly $1 billion for the assets held by Genesis, which owns 11 facilities in Maine.

All four nations filed a request to intervene Wednesday evening.

Village Sauna is scheduled to set up at the beach next weekend as part of a 'pilot event partnership' with the city, the business said.

Proceeds from the new stout will benefit environmental causes.

The report released Wednesday highlighted progress on investments in affordable housing, first-time homeowner loans and efforts to prevent homelessness.

Controlled costs, faster construction and customizable plans make modular a sustainable alternative to traditional construction.

Maine relies more on renewable sources than New England as a whole but still uses significant amounts of natural gas for energy generation.

Company owners and advocates say the legislation will hinder their ability to reach customers and grow their businesses.

The Legislature on Tuesday passed a measure to study how much greenhouse gas emissions are costing the state, with Republicans opposed.

The council believes inflation anxieties are the primary bottleneck in the state's green transition.

Federal Regulators ruled that transmission owners in New England set an unreasonable return on equity rates, effectively overcharging customers for years.

Restaurateur Dana Street and Portland Chef Thomas Takashi Cooke move on in the competition.

Since the end of February, prices have risen nearly $1 per gallon for regular and premium gas. Diesel prices have shot up more than $1.40.

A luxury condo in South Portland, a Colonial in Lewiston and a waterfront ranch in West Gardiner offer shared living options across the state.