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.
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Higher fuel costs raise red flags across Maine’s economy
Ripple effects of high gas prices, soft retail sales and persistent economic uncertainty threaten to make 2026 a tough year financially for many Mainers.
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4 economic goals Maine business leaders want the state to reach by 2035
A new report lays out priorities to boost business competitiveness, lower housing costs and increase wages 20% within the next decade.
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CMP’s new rate plan could mean short-term bill decrease, long-term hike
The utility’s latest proposal could bring bills down about $4 this summer, but critics say the savings won’t last.
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How to file your taxes or request an extension in Maine
Maine offers a range of refunds and tax credits. Taxes and requests for extensions are due Wednesday.
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Regular gas tops $4, premium over $5 in Maine amid severe Trump Iran threats
The statewide cost of gas has risen to its highest point in years as the conflict in Iran grips the global oil market.
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Did gas prices rise by about $1 in one month after the Iran war began? | Fact brief
The national average now exceeds $4 for the first time since 2022, according to AAA.
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Mi’kmaq Nation to pay its members using sports betting income
The tribe has not previously made substantial cash payments to its members.
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At Goodwill Outlet in Gorham, Mainers take bargain hunting to another level
The outlet store is a regular haunt for deal hunters looking for hidden treasure.
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What’s all the fuss over Aldi? I crossed state lines to find out. | Column
As the German grocery chain prepares to open its first Maine store, we’re all wondering: What makes it so popular?