Maine’s per-capita grocery spending has risen by 57% since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Interest in curling sweeps Maine during Winter Olympics
Clubs in Portland and Belfast aim to welcome new fans of the sport.
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Lewiston to limit cooperation with ICE ahead of state law
The emergency temporary ordinance passed Tuesday prevents police and other staff from aiding civil immigration enforcement.
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These Mainers are learning to play musical instruments later in life – and gaining unexpected joy
It is never too late to pick up an instrument for the first time, or after a long time away, say these Maine musicians.
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Warren fly-fisher’s new novel explores ecology and changing tides
In his fourth novel, ‘Rolling Back the River,’ Paul Guernsey angles for his big catch.
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Oxford County animal control officer takes role as dog’s best friend seriously
Brandon Holmes of Buckfield is rewriting the rules of animal control services in western Maine, 24/7.
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Nutty Netties Cafe moves from mall to Center Street in Auburn
The Buzz: Owners ready to open a new storefront on Center Street.
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Bethel’s Frank Del Duca comes in fourth in two-man bobsled
The UMaine graduate just missed the podium but dramatically improved his performance from the 2022 Winter Games.
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The psychology behind Eliot Cutler’s repeated arrests
The disgraced former gubernatorial candidate, convicted of possessing child pornography, told police during his most recent arrest he ‘has had this problem for 65 years.’ Scholars doubt whether ‘porn addiction’ actually exists.
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Bates College seeks city approval for $45M fitness center
The project envisions a state-of-the-art facility incorporating 2 existing athletic buildings along Central Avenue.