Businesses celebrate unmasking, but some customers hesitate

Maine's indoor mask mandate and other pandemic restrictions expired Monday, as the state aligned with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Outdoor retailer REI to open first Maine store in Westbrook

The Seattle-area company, which competes with Maine-based L.L. Bean and others, plans to open at Rock Row in the fall.

Shaw’s delivery drivers strike in Maine over lapse in contract talks

The union representing truck drivers and mechanics at Shaw's supermarkets in Maine says the company has ceased negotiations. The company says it will return to the bargaining table this week.

Hannaford says it no longer sends any waste food to landfills

The supermarket chain said it has eliminated food waste at all 183 of its stores, which added up to 65 million pounds diverted from landfills last year.

Guitar sales soar as COVID-19 keeps Mainers playing at home

Shoppers are picking up guitars, keyboards and other instruments to learn to play as the pandemic stretches on.

Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport

The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.

Dollar General open and hiring

Whole Foods workers say Portland store’s operation raises infection risk

The presence of employees shopping for home delivery customers makes it impossible to follow physical distancing guidelines, one employee says.

Nordic skis, snowshoes flying off the shelves in Maine

Local ski shops say the shortage appears linked to a desire by Mainers to get outdoors safely while the pandemic rages.

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?

As the holiday season gets underway, health experts say to avoid shopping in stores when possible