Restaurants and bars are embracing the trend, matching the luxe ingredient with fried chicken, hash browns and more, in a way that reflects today’s informal dining style.
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Maine harbormasters are having a moment. What do they do?
They manage moorings, settle turf wars and now one is even running for the US Senate.
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Oquossoc grocer aids community through pay-it-forward system
The Farmer’s Daughter has provided more than $2,000 to assist customers struggling with food insecurity.
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Does eating out cost an average of $28 in Maine? | Fact brief
Nationwide, the cost of ‘food away from home’ rose by 3.6% between April 2025 and April 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Books, Lines and Thinkers celebrates 30 years as Rangeley landmark
The independent bookstore has been selling literature and local art since 1996, navigating the emergence of Amazon and changes in Americans’ reading habits.
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Higher fuel costs raise red flags across Maine’s economy
Ripple effects of high gas prices, soft retail sales and persistent economic uncertainty threaten to make 2026 a tough year financially for many Mainers.
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25 best places to eat for cheap across Maine
As menu prices continue to jump, it pays to know the wallet-friendly spots.
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Towns get new survival guide as Maine predicts spike in extreme heat
The state’s guidebook provides a framework to protect the nation’s oldest population and outdoor workers from an expected sharp rise in the number of life-threatening days with a heat index of 95 degrees or more by 2050.
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In York, toll collectors are ambassadors for Maine
Paying cash on I-95? You might meet Dianne Knowles. Here’s what she sees from inside of her booth.
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First summer watermelons arrive in western Maine
Watermelons have returned to grocery stores and roadside stands as residents prepare for another summer of picnics, hikes and cold slices in the heat.