Recent swim advisories highlight how old infrastructure and heavy summer downpours combine to trap bacteria along the coast.
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Pair of Brunswick breweries get new homes
Black Pug Brewing plans on opening this summer at the former site of Moderation Brewing on Maine Street.
State bars unreliable wedding caterer, but repayment unlikely
More than a dozen people testified that Bethany Gregory collected a total of more than $145,000 to work their events, then failed to follow through.
Skowhegan River Park breaks ground: ‘Big things can happen in small towns’
Work has started on one piece of a riverfront boardwalk, the first piece of a larger project that has been discussed for decades.
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Maine’s roadside farm stands now have their own map
A Brunswick hobby farmer started soliciting listings for his Farmstands Guide in the spring.
Oakland town officials interested in recruiting a data center
Councilors say they don’t want to drive away an industry that could bring new tax revenue.
Caesars, 3 Wabanaki Nations extend partnership to iGaming
Internet table games may become available to Maine residents by the end of 2026.
Immigrant-led residential care businesses in Maine launch new coalition
The group consists of 30 agencies who provide Medicaid services to Mainers with intellectual disabilities and autism.