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6 Maine food producers win Good Food Awards
The winners were chosen from more than 1,200 entries nationwide.
4 Maine companies make Forbes list for best culture
The list recognizes 600 U.S. businesses for their commitment to employees.
Builders of Portland cold storage facility push state to close payment loophole
Subcontractors say they are owed millions of dollars and that if the state doesn’t take action, local firms could refuse to bid on future state projects.
Another Maine hospital could close its birthing center
If MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital closes its maternity ward in Damariscotta, it would continue a long-term trend in Maine of closures as the state’s birth rate drops.
Greater Portland restaurants are experimenting with high-low caviar mashups
Restaurants and bars are embracing the trend, matching the luxe ingredient with fried chicken, hash browns and more, in a way that reflects today’s informal dining style.
Oquossoc grocer aids community through pay-it-forward system
The Farmer’s Daughter has provided more than $2,000 to assist customers struggling with food insecurity.
Maine harbormasters are having a moment. What do they do?
They manage moorings, settle turf wars and now one is even running for the US Senate.
Does eating out cost an average of $28 in Maine? | Fact brief
Nationwide, the cost of ‘food away from home’ rose by 3.6% between April 2025 and April 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Books, Lines and Thinkers celebrates 30 years as Rangeley landmark
The independent bookstore has been selling literature and local art since 1996, navigating the emergence of Amazon and changes in Americans’ reading habits.