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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Red Cross playing catch-up as Maine weather worsens blood shortage nationwide
The American Red Cross has announced its first severe blood shortage since 2024, worsened by the Feb. 22 snowstorm, which canceled drives.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Harmony’s oversized stuffed cookies are now more widely available
The Cookie Jar of Maine story begins with an idea to sell extravagant cookies on the honor system to ATVers.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Baking cookies from a kitchen in Harmony turns into full-time business
Laura Pomerleau started selling her cooking from a trail-side stand outside her home; now she also delivers them to various convenience stores in central Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Smorgasbord of weather expected in Maine this week
Snow on Tuesday, warmth on Wednesday, a cold spell Thursday and the potential for a wintry mix Friday could all give way to a warm weekend.
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Sponsored
Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: February 2026
Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.
Posted inNation & World, News
War in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks
President Trump says forces have been ordered to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities and wipe out its navy.
Posted inMaine, News
Dogs die in Belgrade home fire they likely sparked; significant damage ensues
The homeowners were away at the time of the incident.
Posted inMaine, News
Freedom rejects proposal to resolve $45k road lawsuit
The case will go to trial if a compromise is not reached.
Posted inNews
As Trump defends Iran war, how will Angus King and Susan Collins vote on it?
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said he is leaning toward supporting a measure that would curb military action in Iran. Will Republican Susan Collins join him?