The beloved neighborhood hot spot is for sale, and owners and neighbors hope for a buyer who will keep the deli going.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
5 takeaways from Maine’s legislative session
The session was colored by this year’s elections, but was still pretty quiet, with no single issue stealing the spotlight at the State House.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan students study colony of threatened cliff swallows
The walls of the former Bloomfield Elementary School are home to one of the largest cliff swallow colonies in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
As Trump rewrites rules for asylum seekers, Maine businesses have to adapt
Leaders in a variety of industries say hiring asylum seekers has allowed them to get their ideas off the ground, or maintain and grow businesses.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner, with Elizabeth Warren in Maine, hits his frontrunner stride
Platner’s latest rally filled a Portland hotel ballroom, with the crowd feeling like he is the Democratic pick for November.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News
Record Store Day spins into Portland music stores
Music lovers shopped exclusive records and deals during Saturday’s event.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
The Hungarian election should keep autocrats up at night | Opinion
Stronger-than-expected democratic institutions, enduring economic concerns, public outrage and an indignant young population — these are the factors that carried the day.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?
As federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks and homeowners could be left to pay for filtration alone.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Jared Golden still has money in his campaign account. Where is it going?
Last year, Maine’s 2nd District congressman said he would give his remaining campaign funds to Democrats running in 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, News
Family behind closed Skowhegan Chinese restaurant will miss serving community
Macy Lee, whose parents owned Pak Lee Chinese Restaurant for 12 years, said running a small business was tough, but the family cared deeply for their customers.