With Maine’s workforce largely going remote because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have adopted dogs to keep them company.
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah LaClaire is a business reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering Maine’s housing crisis, real estate and development, entrepreneurship, the state's cannabis industry and a little bit of everything else. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
Appeals court backs Maine law to save public access channels from ‘digital Siberia’
The cable industry challenged a law that requires cable TV providers to restore public access programming to low channel numbers.
Maine whale advocates rent billboard to promote ‘whale-safe’ lobster
The billboard, which will be up for the rest of the month, will appear along two major routes in Massachusetts and asks, ‘Is your lobster whale-safe?’
Maine employers grapple with office policies amid constant change
Many companies plan to continue experimenting with new ways of working that involve more flexibility and remote work options.
Maine home prices shot up nearly 25% in June as hot market continued
Home sales are also still booming – last month they increased by about 14.7% over home sales in June 2020.
Federal judge hears arguments over Maine’s residency requirement for medical cannabis sellers
Wellness Connection of Maine sued the state in December to overturn a requirement that all medical marijuana dispensaries be owned by Mainers.
Q&A: Is the delta variant a threat to me? Should I wear a mask again?
Those who are fully vaccinated are well protected, but experts say masks may be advisable for some people in some situations.
Legal gray area allows opening of cannabis-friendly campground in Harrison
Although marijuana social clubs and other businesses for onsite consumption are prohibited, private campgrounds exist in a ‘murky’ legal area.
Small housing units growing bigger in Maine
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are gaining popularity as the state’s housing crunch and pandemic-related influx continues.
Bill to overhaul medical marijuana rule-making becomes law
Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy now must consult with the cannabis industry and lawmakers before making any major regulatory changes.