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Former Starbucks location in Portland's Old Port is leased by Maine handbag brand
Updated: July 11, 2024Handbag maker Rough & Tumble will take over a corner spot once occupied by Starbucks, at 176 Middle St. in the Old Port.
Updated: July 11, 2024
After legal fight, owner of Lumbery in Cape Elizabeth wants to sell for $1.25M
July 9, 2024The town dropped a lawsuit against the business for display violations. The owners sees untapped potential for the business and land, but lacks the cash and energy "to reach the next level."
July 9, 2024
Milo might be among 5 Maine places where Walgreens will close stores
July 8, 2024Store closures are planned for Fairfield, Milo, Portland, Saco and Scarborough.
July 8, 2024
On the Record: Portland hotel executive says summer bookings are strong, but more last-minute
Updated: July 8, 2024Ginny Hussey is general manager of the Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront, whose amenities include the Luna Rooftop Bar, Salt Yard Café & Bar and a "retail wall" to showcase products by local businesses.
Updated: July 8, 2024
A Look Back: Portland’s East End saw a real estate surge in 2005, but not everyone was happy about it
Updated: July 8, 2024One of the landmark changes was the redevelopment of the site that's now home to the Ocean Gateway, which in turn allowed for more cruise ship visits. But not everyone was a fan of the having more foot traffic.
Updated: July 8, 2024
Maine 'hippie store' — now a hippie chain — will add another branch
July 2, 2024Mexicali Blues, which has five stores in Maine, plans to add a sixth later this summer and is already staffing up.
July 2, 2024
Biddeford kelp company has record harvest as seaweed industry prospers
July 2, 2024Kelp farming is considered a way to keep commercial fishermen active in slower seasons and cash flow in coastal communities. Maine grows the majority of farmed seaweed in the U.S.
July 2, 2024
Maine's largest brewer wades into nonalcoholic 'hop water' niche
Updated: July 3, 2024Allagash Hop Water, being sold in six packs of 12-ounce cans at at the brewer's Portland tasting room, is brewed with water from Sebago Lake plus sweet orange peel, coriander and two varieties of hops.
Updated: July 3, 2024
With a nod to summer campfires, Portland startup Marin Skincare expands product line
July 1, 2024The young company, known for its Lobster Lotion, is adding new products to its lineup and says it has seen growth over the last year.
July 1, 2024
What’s for dinner? Ask the Bar Harbor restaurant called Dinner
Updated: July 1, 2024After success with an eatery called Lunch, the operators jumped at the chance to lease an additional location that is well-suited for a second restaurant: Dinner.
Updated: July 1, 2024
LLBean steps up its out-of-state expansion plans
Updated: July 1, 2024After opening a retail store in Ulster County, N.Y., this May, the Freeport-based company is planning to open locations during the fall in Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Indiana.
Updated: July 1, 2024
Maine food brands shine at Big Apple trade shows
Updated: July 1, 2024The Pine Tree State was well-represented at the New York Fancy Food and Good Food Mercantile shows.
Updated: July 1, 2024
Bissell Brothers Brewing will shutter its Three Rivers location in Milo
June 28, 2024Since 2018, the Portland craft beer-maker has operated a second location in the hometown of founders Peter and Noah Bissell. "A variety of economic factors" makes it impossible to continue that operation, they said.
June 28, 2024
Friday Food Insider: A bubble tea cafe has opened its doors in Portland
June 28, 2024Bubble Bliss offers 23 varieties of bubble tea, including strawberry, brown sugar, taro and vanilla chai. The teas are made with real milk, not milk powders.
June 28, 2024
Re-up on reading: Books-A-Million moves to new, larger location in Bangor
June 24, 2024Just in time to help with summer reading lists, the Books-A-Million bookstore chain officially opened its new store in Bangor on Saturday.
June 24, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Saco will be home to a gluten-free bakery, with a twist
June 21, 2024A new gluten-free bakery is moving into the downtown, and some of what it plans to offer may surprise you.
June 21, 2024
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