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Starbucks is still 'third place,' but now it's shifting to drive-thru stores
Updated: February 1, 2024For years, the coffee shop chain marketed itself as a 'third place' for customers, along with home and work. But new stores are increasingly geared to drive-thru and mobile orders.
Updated: February 1, 2024
Biden approves federal disaster assistance for much of Maine in wake of December storm
January 31, 2024President Joe Biden has approved a federal disaster declaration for Maine to help recovery efforts following the severe wind and rain storms that hit the state in December.
January 31, 2024
NH developer of Kittery’s Hampton Inn has another project coming, next door
January 29, 2024Kittery is drawing the attention of out-of-state developers. The board approved a boutique inn in December and a hotel, apartment building and commercial building this month.
January 29, 2024
Friday Food Insider: The owner of Sur Lie and Gather plans to open a cafe in Biddeford
January 26, 2024The Biddeford food scene is continuing to grow, this time with a new brunch spot.
January 26, 2024
Good news for gourmands: James Beard Awards name 10 Maine semifinalists
January 25, 2024The 2024 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist list includes 10 contenders, from Portland to Piscataquis County, who made the cut to advance to the next round.
January 25, 2024
Former Denny's site will have new life, but its days as a Portland late-night stop are over
Updated: January 25, 2024The Denny's in the Libbytown neighborhood may not have been historic, but it became a Portland landmark.
Updated: January 25, 2024
Friday Food Insider: East meets West at brunch spot slated to open in Portland
Updated: January 19, 2024There is nothing more exciting than going to your favorite brunch spot on the weekends. This spring Portland will be home to a new brunch spot in the West End neighborhood.
Updated: January 19, 2024
Hannaford to acquire 2 Paradis supermarkets in northern Maine
January 18, 2024Hannaford already supplies the Paradis Shop 'n Save stores in Fort Kent and Madawaska, but both are expected to start running under the new ownership this spring.
January 18, 2024
Mainers, businesses reel from devastating double-punch of winter storms
January 16, 2024Amid today's snow, Maine is still recovering from a pair of powerful winter storms that caused widespread flooding, destroyed homes and businesses, and drove a fishing boat aground.
January 16, 2024
Q&A: Westbrook skin care company scales up use of Maine seaweed as key ingredient
Updated: January 18, 2024A Wall Street banker struggling to find skin care products without toxic chemicals created her own formula. Products are in stores such as Whole Foods and Sea Bags, with sales in the six figures.
Updated: January 18, 2024
A Carrabassett Valley restaurant known for loyal customers is sold to one
Updated: January 16, 2024Growing up, the buyer and her family often dined at Hug’s after skiing at Sugarloaf. Seeing Hug’s was up for sale, she jumped on the opportunity.
Updated: January 16, 2024
From beer to chocolate: 8 Maine producers named finalists in national Good Food Awards
Updated: January 12, 2024Winners will be announced at an April 29 ceremony in Oregon.
Updated: January 12, 2024
Holiday retail sales show modest gain, driven by online sales
Updated: January 12, 2024National data shows the season was a few percentage points better for retailers than last year's. Online sales rose by double digits, however. In Maine, the holiday shopping season was interrupted by a devastating storm on Dec. 18.
Updated: January 12, 2024
12 business owners chosen for ‘visionary leadership’ development program
Updated: January 11, 2024Seaweed and waffles. Startups and longtime businesses. Participants are a diverse group but have a similar aim: to develop their skills and grow their companies.
Updated: January 11, 2024
Growth of workforce spurs retail tech provider FieldStack’s move to larger HQ
January 9, 2024The company was looking for a larger space with “a solid collaborative layout.” As a retail support service, being around more retailers is an additional benefit.
January 9, 2024
Lewiston company turns ownership over to employees, joining dozens of ESOPs in Maine
January 8, 2024Company stock ownership is seen as a way for employees to “benefit from the company’s prosperity.” More than 60 Maine companies are owned as ESOPs.
January 8, 2024
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