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Published
February 24, 2019

Maine could be among first in U.S. to ban plastic bags statewide

With 20 communities already restricting them, and more on the way, the state may take California's environmental cue.
Published
February 24, 2019

Hot sauce heats up in southern Maine kitchens

Chefs and entrepreneurs are making and selling their own hot sauces, infusing them with flavor as well as heat.
Published
February 22, 2019

Discrimination lawsuit against Portland waterfront restaurant settled

A woman who sued Boone's Fish House in 2017, alleging she and her party were discriminated against during a 2015 birthday dinner, has settled for undisclosed terms.
Published
February 22, 2019

Portland’s soaring passenger count, triple the national average, prompts airport improvements

More than 2 million passengers went through the Portland International Jetport last year, 15% more than in 2017.
Published
February 21, 2019

Government shutdown cited as factor in decline of Maine home sales

Home sales fell by 13 percent in January, while the median sale price remained the same compared with a year earlier.

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Published
February 21, 2019

Old Port bar ordered to keep volume low this summer

The Thirsty Pig is allowed to have live outdoor music, but the City Council says amplifiers are not allowed.
Published
February 21, 2019

Police close I-295 south near Falmouth to remove truck that crashed Thursday morning

The highway was shut down around 9 p.m. and could be closed for two to three hours, state police said.
Published
February 21, 2019

Good Theater announces 2019-20 season schedule

The Portland theater is celebrating their 18th season.
Published
February 20, 2019

Portland enacts zoning rules for retail marijuana stores, but leaves key issue unsettled

The City Council decides to allow marijuana sales in several business zones, but puts off a decision on whether to allow those retailers to also sell non-marijuana products such as coffee or baked goods.
Published
February 20, 2019

David Shaw offers $25,000 prize to winning entrepreneur

The co-founder of Idexx and Covetrus is making the gift through the Top Gun program to encourage Maine entrepreneurship, and to recognize his local companies.