Boothby’s Orchard in Livermore and Rustic Roots Farm in Farmington share a deep commitment to feeding their communities and sustaining Franklin County agriculture.
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Clean drinking water might be coming to Passamaquoddy reservation. There’s still trust to be built
Residents of Sipayik have endured discolored water and dangerous contaminants for decades.
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Maine farmers, restaurants struggle with rising cost of beef
With prices nationwide at an all-time high, producers weigh price increases against customer loyalty.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Health care options in central Maine dwindle after recent closures
Residents have to navigate long appointment waitlists and look for doctors outside of their communities, as local health providers shutter or have limited availability.
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Is the drought draining your well? What Mainers can do.
Maine state geologist Ryan Gordon answers well water questions as the statewide drought deepens and the number of dry wells increases.
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Portland jetport cracking down on parking scofflaws
The airport’s pick-up parking lot is for immediate arrivals only, but some vehicles have been left there unattended for hours, even days.
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How Mainers are cutting costs as prices rise
People are clipping coupons, thrifting and buying store-brand items to tighten their budgets as groceries, apparel and transportation have become more expensive.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Life & Culture, News, Times Record
Bath Housing celebrates latest apartment openings
The housing-focused nonprofit celebrates the newly built apartment complex that opened at the start of summer.
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Mice to blame for Waterville eatery’s closure
Governor’s Restaurant & Bakery on Main Street hired a pest control company and is cleaning and sanitizing the building.
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Maine hotels named among the best in the world, region
The White Barn Inn in Kennebunk makes both lists as a winner of the 2025 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, along with 4 other hotels that ranked as regional favorites.