The town of Madison, which says the shop is in violation of its ordinance because its operator does not have a state license, is also seeking thousands in civil penalties.
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Scams are on the rise. What should you do if you fall victim?
Maine has seen an increase in scammers impersonating business and government officials. Here’s how to react if you get — or click — a suspicious link.
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PETA sues Maine Lobster Festival in an effort to stop steaming of 20,000 pounds of live lobster
The animal rights organization says lobsters can feel pain and that the city’s decision to allow the festival to steam them live is ‘a municipally endorsed spectacle of animal suffering.’
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Maine’s real estate market bucked trend of Northeast decline
More and more homes are hitting the market in Maine, but inventory still remains well below what experts consider a balanced level.
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Hammond Lumber Company to buy Waterville-based Ware-Butler, expanding its footprint
Hammond Lumber, based in Belgrade, will add 12 locations in Maine and New Hampshire and consolidate three other stores.
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How will Trump’s tax breaks on tips affect Maine workers?
Experts weigh in on how this provision of President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will work.
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Maine honors fishermen who died at sea. But 2 are excluded from a beloved town memorial.
Four names were added to the Lost Fishermen’s Memorial in Lubec, but the community is in upheaval over a decision not to include Chester and Aaron Barrett because of what some consider an arbitrary and unfair policy.
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CMP’s 5-year plan to add workers, lower storm costs carries big price tag
The company is asking state regulators for permission to increase revenue by more than $400 million between 2026 and 2031.
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Private Swan Island ferry emerges amid debate over public transportation
Since the ferry service linking Richmond to the island was ended in 2023, the public could access Swan Island only with a personal boat or kayak until this month.
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Madison heads to court to close unlicensed medical cannabis shop
The operator of Simple Twist Cannabis Co. has not had a caregiver registry identification card since July 2024, according to the Office of Cannabis Policy.