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Gifford’s Ice Cream gears up for season, with Skowhegan factory back online

by Jake Freudberg March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The company’s 3 stands, in Bangor, Skowhegan and Waterville, are set to open for the season in the coming days.

Business, Maine, News

Maine heating oil prices up more than 20% since last week, state says

by Daniel Kool March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran late last month.

Business, Maine, News

Women’s sports bar coming to Maine

by Kelley Bouchard March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

The Sports Bra, which kicked off a trend of bars dedicated to showing women’s games, plans to open its fifth franchise location in Portland.

Business, Maine, News

‘Cash is king’ (and Venmo is queen) at some Bethel-area businesses

by Rose Lincoln March 12, 2026March 13, 2026

Business owners say credit card processing charges cost thousands each year, prompting discounts for cash or Venmo payments.

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Western Maine sugarhouses open for Maine Maple Sunday weekend

by Rebecca Richard March 11, 2026March 10, 2026

Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.

Business, Maine, News

How Backyard Farms in Madison came to rely on migrant labor

by Jake Freudberg March 11, 2026March 10, 2026

Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News

Live Nation could lose exclusive ticketing rights at Bangor concert venue under settlement

by Drew Johnson and Aimsel Ponti March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

Maine Savings Amphitheater, which has an exclusive ticketing contract with Ticketmaster, is one of 13 venues nationwide that may be affected by the proposed settlement.