A bill winning support in the Legislature would prohibit hotels, motels and other guest lodging from using single-use plastic containers of less than 6 oz. for health and beauty products.
Old Orchard Beach
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Maine children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel draws criticism and praise for posts about Gaza
Rachel Griffin Accurso’s outspoken posts asking the world to do more for the children of war-torn Gaza have garnered international media attention and prompted the group StopAntisemitism to ask the Department of Justice to investigate her.
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What will tourist season in Maine look like? Three towns weigh in
We went to Old Orchard Beach, Bar Harbor and Belgrade to see how business owners and local leaders are preparing for a summer of uncertainty.
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Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
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Maine sees steep drop in Canadian visitors crossing border
From February through April, 166,000 fewer Canadians traveled by land to Maine. That’s 26% less than the same period last year.
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Maine business owners brace for summer hiring season amid uncertainty
President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about Canada and high tariffs have many proceeding cautiously.
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It’s a good year for a trip to the beach | Letter
With reservations down due to President Trump’s Canada shenanigans, let’s step up and help our fellow Mainers in tourist spots like Old Orchard Beach.
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Trump administration cut key FEMA grant. What does that mean for Maine projects?
Eighteen resilience projects around the state had their Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.
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Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine
Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.
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Uncertainty over tariffs fuels fears of a recession in Maine and beyond
Economists say Maine is likely to fare similarly to the rest of the country, or perhaps marginally better, during a possible economic downturn.