‘The 207 area code is part of Maine’s identity,’ said Public Utilities Commission Chair Philip L. Bartlett II.
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Lobster population falls off New England, leading regulators to declare overfishing
A new report from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission says America’s lobster populations are now being overfished in areas off Maine and Massachusetts.
First Oxford County firewood bank aims to fill growing need for heating assistance
Kevin Dunn of Greenwood said his wood bank is one of the few not on the coast.
Twelve new lots for sale on Sunday River’s Merrill Hill
As residential development continues, the ski resort’s president says ‘We try to do things responsibly.’
The Nelsons step into the Grays shoes as funeral directors
Cliff and Mimi Gray are retiring; Eric and Erin Nelson will serve Gray’s families.
Mainers are switching to biodegradable boat wrap. But is it too good to be true?
The manufacturer of BioWrap, a pale green, single-use shrink wrap, claims the material breaks down in less than 5 years.
Andrew Zimmern makes an impromptu food crawl through Portland
The celebrity chef took an emotional trip down Memory Lane.
Here are some of the Maine restaurants, eateries and markets offering food assistance
A growing number of Maine businesses are offering free or discounted food to Mainers in need.
Lewiston-Auburn restaurants offer free food with SNAP on hold
The government shutdown means federal food assistance will not be paid in November, affecting 41 million recipients across the U.S.
Mocktails are becoming popular in Maine. Why are they so expensive?
Industry professionals say premium ingredients and expert labor justify the cost, but for bar and restaurant customers looking to avoid alcohol, the expense can be off-putting.