The idea, approved by voters in 2016, is picking up steam with a new report recommending how to regulate ‘cannabis hospitality establishments.’
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah LaClaire is a business reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering Maine’s housing crisis, real estate and development, entrepreneurship, the state's cannabis industry and a little bit of everything else. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
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Maine home prices rose in January, and so did sales
The year kicked off with the same trends from 2024.
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Acadia National Park, SAMHSA employees fired as Trump administration slashes federal workforce
Eight people were laid off from Acadia National Park, cutting the popular tourist attraction’s year-round staff by about 10%.
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Maine needs more housing fast, but tariffs could slow efforts
Experts say the 25% tariff on steel and the threatened 25% tax on Canadian goods could increase home prices by up to 10%, undermining efforts to boost housing production and affordability.
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Recreational cannabis brought in millions last year. Maine towns could finally get a cut.
The Legislature is considering 2 bills that would implement revenue sharing across the state’s recreational cannabis industry.
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Why the dream of a starter home in Maine is slipping out of reach
Young people can’t find or afford houses in their communities. Families can’t move out of places they’ve outgrown. The cycle is stuck. Can it be fixed?
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Automakers seek to overturn Maine’s ‘right to repair’ law
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation sued Maine, claiming the state has not fulfilled its requirements under the law, making it impossible for manufacturers to comply.
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Report outlines dozens of policy ideas to address Maine’s housing crisis
The 83-page report creates a roadmap for lawmakers.
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Maine needs more housing, fast. Two companies are turning to the assembly line.
Built in a factory, modular homes and apartments can go up quickly. Can new designs change some of the stigma?
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Maine home prices hit a new high in 2024. Don’t expect them to come down.
The median price for a Maine home reached a record $390,200 in 2024, but the year also saw sales increasing after years of declines.