Governor Mills and Maine Maple Producers Tap Blaine House Maple Tree Ahead of 42nd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

March 3, 2025 Governor warns that maple sugar industry would be negatively impacted by tariffs on Canadian goods Governor Janet Mills and Maine Maple Producers Association President Alan Greene today tapped the Maple Tree at the Blaine House today, just …

Maine Sea Grant loses federal funding, sparking concern about coastal communities, fisheries

Maine Sea Grant, a marine and coastal science and education program of the University of Maine, learned Saturday it will lose $4.5 million in federal funding. The loss of funding puts the program's future in jeopardy. Maine Sea Grant receives funding …

A Maine nonprofit is working to fill the void amid USAID cutbacks

Laura Nilsson pushed shipping pallets piled high with boxes of surgical gowns, syringes and other medical supplies into a waiting truck at the Partners for World Health warehouse in Portland last week. A team of volunteers worked with Nilsson, the …

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Police Looking for More Info after Shots Fired in Maine

Police are looking for more information after shots were fired early Sunday morning in Portland. Shots Fired in Street The Portland Police Department said the shots were fired in the area of 92 Portland Street around 1:07 am. Two People Arguing before …

How to build a startup in Maine, from concept to capital

Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say, “I had that business idea! If only I had started it, I could have been successful?” Many people have great ideas, but only those who take action and build something from them become true entrepreneurs. The …

Maine lobster catch hits a 6-year low in 2024

Maine’s lobster landings continue to fall, in 2024 reaching a six-year low. The catch declined by more than 10 million pounds, to 86.1 million pounds, according to preliminary data release by the Maine Department of Marine Resources. That compares with …

Have You Ever Heard of Maine’s ‘Bangor-Style’ Pizza?

While Chicago and New York have their own distinct styles, they’re not alone! Apparently, our Pine Tree State has its own pizza ‘style.’ Pizza is kind of like beer in college—the best one is the one that’s in front of you. Sure, some slices are better than …

This Is the Most Popular McDonald’s Order in Maine

We love the convenience of fast food establishments like McDonald’s here in Maine, offering quick and tasty meals. But what do folks order the most? There’s something unexplainable about the happiness people feel when it comes to fast food, especially …

A Pair of Local Stores Permanently Close at the Maine Mall

With the holiday shopping season now a distant memory, retailers face the long, arduous task of trying to bring prospective shoppers into their establishments when there isn't a 'reason' to visit. That's especially true at a place like the …