Portland-based Community Housing of Maine says it was drawn to the town in part because of ongoing economic revitalization efforts.
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With Iran ceasefire, when will Maine gas prices drop?
Analysts say slightly lower gas prices could be around the corner, but it’s not clear whether the declines — or the ceasefire — will last.
Pak Lee Chinese Restaurant in Skowhegan closes
The restaurant’s owners cited financial challenges of owning a small business as the reason for the closure.
Older Mainers are filling gaps in a tight labor market
Often working part time, people age 65 and older have become a critical resource in the state’s economy.
These dog restaurants and cat cafes cater to Mainers’ pets (and their hoomans)
Mainers love their pets and food passionately and equally. Now they can love them in the same place.
Regular gas tops $4, premium over $5 in Maine amid severe Trump Iran threats
The statewide cost of gas has risen to its highest point in years as the conflict in Iran grips the global oil market.
L.L.Bean’s Japan collection makes first landing in Maine
After more than 30 years, the retailer is finally selling its Japanese designs in the US, including at its flagship store in Freeport.
Did gas prices rise by about $1 in one month after the Iran war began? | Fact brief
The national average now exceeds $4 for the first time since 2022, according to AAA.
Construction starts on Rangeley workforce housing
The development will provide 18 units aimed at full-time residents in a town where short-term rentals rule.
How high gas prices are rippling through Maine’s economy
Farmers, fishermen and forest product companies call diesel the lifeblood of the state’s working lands and waterfronts.