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A sweet spot may be coming for Maine-made bitters

by Tim Cebula February 24, 2026March 3, 2026

Local producers of cocktail bitters and digestifs see potential for growth with both craft cocktail fans and those looking to drink less alcohol.

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Skowhegan creamery’s ricotta earns more praise

by Jake Freudberg February 24, 2026February 23, 2026

Food & Wine magazine placed Crooked Face Creamery’s applewood cold smoked ricotta atop its list of 25 essential American-made cheeses.

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Property taxes too high? Maine is weighing these 5 fixes

by Daniel Kool February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

A task force of lawmakers, citizens and experts issued preliminary guidance on how to curb rising property taxes in a report to the Legislature last month.

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119 years in, Skowhegan family jeweler announces shift

by Cayley Bowman Correspondent February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

The third generation at the family-owned Russakoff Jewelers is changing its focus while keeping tradition alive.

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Somerset County group secures NECEC funds for broadband improvements

by Jake Freudberg February 21, 2026February 20, 2026

The $4.2 million, from a 2019 agreement related to the controversial power corridor project, will support efforts to improve internet access and infrastructure.

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Eddie Bauer stores in Maine set to close

by Kelley Bouchard February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

The outdoor apparel retailer filed for bankruptcy this month and is poised to shutter 175 stores across the U.S. and Canada.

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Lisa’s Legit Burritos closes Augusta location after personal moves, slow season

by Ethan Horton February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Jay Simanski said he will focus his attention on the Gardiner location.

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Natural gas prices in New England spiked to their highest level ever in January

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

That’s bad news for the cost of electricity in Maine, where experts said the state should hasten energy project permitting and transmission interconnection to keep prices down long-term.