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Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions

by Rebecca Richard April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

The Farmington Planning Board approved a 1-megawatt solar project on Farmington Falls Road after extensive questions and concerns from board members and residents.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Former Inland Hospital in Waterville to become mixed-use site, developer says

by Hannah Kaufman April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

The property, on the market for $2.7 million, was bought Thursday.

Business, Community, Food & Dining, News

Two Maine Guys expands with Augusta restaurant after food truck fame

by Cayley Bowman Correspondent April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

The eatery offers a full-service dining experience, a full bar and live music 3-4 nights a week.

Business, Community, News

Skowhegan board squabbles over TIF grant for law firm’s crumbling wall

by Jake Freudberg April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

The debate over the request from Merrill, Hyde, Fortier & Youney for $13,000 underlined disagreement over the best use of TIF funding.

Business, Maine, News

New Press Herald+ app now available for Maine news readers

by Staff Report April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

The Press Herald+ app brings Maine news from southern, central, western and Midcoast regions and related ePaper editions together in one place.

Business, Maine, News

How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money

by Kelley Bouchard April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.

Business, News

A lobster turf war is brewing in coastal Maine

by Penelope Overton April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A battle between a local co-op and a seafood conglomerate in Spruce Head has escalated from permit disputes to a floating blockade, testing the limits of the working waterfront.