Maine has been the least impacted by climate change-fueled insurance rate increases nationwide, a new report finds.
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Trump has some Canadians rethinking their Maine vacation plans
Tariff threats and political insults could put millions of dollars for Maine’s tourism industry at risk.
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Part of L.L.Bean flagship store torn down as $50M renovations continue
The project is expected to be completed by fall 2026.
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Maine home prices rose in January, and so did sales
The year kicked off with the same trends from 2024.
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Turner’s Community Credit Union raises $1K through soup challenge
TURNER — The Signature Soup Food Booth at the Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club’s 24th annual Vintage One Lunger Race launched Community Credit Union’s 2025 Signature Soup Challenge. The challenge, which raised over $1,000 and runs through March 15, invites local businesses to join forces in the fight against hunger. Throughout the month, participating restaurants […]
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Cutting clean energy tax credits would drive up Maine power bills
Eliminating tax credits could lead to a loss of $22 billion a year in clean power investment in the U.S. In Maine, the loss would be $100 million annually, according to a report.
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As egg shortage continues, Maine breakfast spots cope with rising costs
Restaurants and bakeries in southern Maine are now paying 2 or 3 times as much for the eggs they need, although most have so far resisted raising menu prices.
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Central Maine Healthcare hires new orthopedic surgeon
LEWISTON — A new orthopedic surgeon has joined Central Maine Healthcare. Dr. Dennis Sullivan is the newest member of Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics, specializing in knee and shoulder surgery at Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. Sullivan has been a team physician for USA Hockey for 25 years, which included a tournament in the Czech Republic. […]
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Maple trees getting tapped for syrup season
Sap typically starts flowing the last week of February.
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Why you might be waiting on your heating fuel delivery in Maine
Extended cold snap, not enough drivers contribute to waits up to a week or longer for fuel.