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L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September

by Katie Langley June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.

Business, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Meet the man who wants to put ballistic backpacks in every Maine classroom

by Reuben M. Schafir June 9, 2026June 13, 2026

Jeffrey Maguire, of Houlton, does private security for the rich and famous.

Books, Business, Community, Life & Culture, News

Books, Lines and Thinkers celebrates 30 years as Rangeley landmark

by Quentin Blais June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

The independent bookstore has been selling literature and local art since 1996, navigating the emergence of Amazon and changes in Americans’ reading habits.

Business, Maine, News

Higher fuel costs raise red flags across Maine’s economy

by Kelley Bouchard May 30, 2026May 29, 2026

Ripple effects of high gas prices, soft retail sales and persistent economic uncertainty threaten to make 2026 a tough year financially for many Mainers.

Business, News

See 3 historic riverfront mills in Maine that offer modern apartment living

by Kelley Bouchard May 4, 2026May 5, 2026

Converted industrial properties in Biddeford, Lewiston and Skowhegan show what can be done with sturdy brick buildings and a little imagination.

Business, Maine, News

How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money

by Kelley Bouchard April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.