Thirsty Thursday in Norway

A nice pint of Ms. Maple Pants on a Thursday afternoon.

Updates proposed to Maine’s bottle bill include bigger deposits, higher handling fees

The redemption centers that handle bottles and cans say they can't cover rising costs, such as the new minimum wage, with the fees that are fixed by state law.

The Wrap: Portland native, entrepreneur to open Gorham wine bar

Austin Street Brewery has opened a new location at 115 Fox St., and Maine Beer Co. plans to open an expanded tasting room on March 9.

Oxbow Brewing opens tasting room, plans restaurant at Carter's XC Ski site in Oxford

Brew crew: Lone Pine Brewing Co. gets a big upgrade

The brewery adds four fermenters and a conditioning tank to its facility in Gorham.

Titans of beer industry betting on drinks containing cannabis

Big brewers increase their investments in marijuana producers as part of a push to revive lagging sales, but the strategy comes with risks.

Government shutdown a stinging blow to Maine’s craft breweries

The federal bureau that approves company expansions and beer labels for out-of-state sales has been closed since Dec. 22, preventing breweries from introducing new releases outside Maine.

Side By Each Brewing, Poutine Factory nearly ready to serve in Auburn

PBR won’t disappear thanks to a new brewing deal with Miller Coors

New owner of Three Dollar Deweys revealed