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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.
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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.
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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.
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Maine home prices fell for third month in a row in September
Realtors say the landscape could be shifting from a sellers’ to a buyers’ market, but it’s too early to say for sure.
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Fewer people made Maine their summer vacation destination in 2025
While the state saw a 6% dip in tourists this summer, the average length of out-of-staters’ stays increased, an annual report indicates.
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Maine company cranks out thousands of otter T-shirts after Swifties donate $2.3 million
Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine is tackling the biggest order in its history: 35,000 copies of a vintage 1990s T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift.
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What Maine’s back-to-school sales tell us about holiday spending
New state data shows people were willing to spend a little more money this fall, but some shoppers still plan on cutting costs for the holidays.
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New Portland restaurants are leaning into nostalgia | Column
Familiar food and a timeless look are trending.
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Canadian tourists, trucks still roll through Jackman amid slump in Maine border crossings
Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.