A new report from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission says America’s lobster populations are now being overfished in areas off Maine and Massachusetts.
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Mainers are switching to biodegradable boat wrap. But is it too good to be true?
The manufacturer of BioWrap, a pale green, single-use shrink wrap, claims the material breaks down in less than 5 years.
Andrew Zimmern makes an impromptu food crawl through Portland
The celebrity chef took an emotional trip down Memory Lane.
Rusty Lantern store, gas station proposed for Waterville’s Main Street
Three buildings at 220, 222 and 224 Main St. would have to be demolished to make way for the development.
Here are some of the Maine restaurants, eateries and markets offering food assistance
A growing number of Maine businesses are offering free or discounted food to Mainers in need.
Last Sheaf in Lisbon offers a helping hand with discounted building supplies
The nonprofit, affiliated with a group of Christian Anabaptist churches in Maine and Pennsylvania, offers new, used and salvaged materials.
Mocktails are becoming popular in Maine. Why are they so expensive?
Industry professionals say premium ingredients and expert labor justify the cost, but for bar and restaurant customers looking to avoid alcohol, the expense can be off-putting.
Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier
Often-overlooked numbers show how fewer people are living together, inadvertently contributing to Maine’s housing crisis.
Is Maine’s drought making seasonal allergies worse?
During extended dry periods, pollen and mold spores picked up by the wind stay airborne longer and travel farther, experts say. But data is limited.
Efficiency upgrades promise payback for Maine homeowners
From insulation to heat pumps, contractors and officials say weatherization investments can return thousands in savings within just a few years.
 
				 
				

 
				
 
				
 
				 
				
 
				 
				 
				