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Maine, Virginia fishermen unite against further menhaden quota cuts

Commercial fishermen from Maine and Virginia are calling on fisheries managers to maintain the Atlantic menhaden quota for 2027, arguing that additional reductions could threaten fishing families and coastal communities that depend on the species. In a new video produced by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association (NEFSA), Maine fishermen...

Virginia · 18h
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everafterinthewoods.com

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Everyone Shops At Hannaford, But This Maine Produce Market Sells Fresh Fruits And Vegetables At Bargain Prices

More than 80 Maine farms and local producers stock the shelves at one busy farmstand. That means your grocery run could include wild blueberries, local honey, cider, and fresh eggs in one easy stop. The doors open at 6 in the morning, seven days a week. Even better, the place...

Auburn, ME · 5d
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Maine family-owned businesses will take center stage at awards show

Maine companies will vie for recognition across seven categories at the Institute for Family-Owned Business awards later this month. The 26 finalists include tech companies, real estate brokers, builders, a brewer and a distillery, and several cafes and markets. (See the full list below.) An independent judging panel will decide...

Portland, ME · 3d
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KVCAP opens 37 affordable apartments in Waterville

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) -KVCAP celebrated the opening of 37 new affordable apartments in Waterville on Thursday with a ribbon cutting at a site that holds decades of memories for the city. The event marked the end of a multi-year redevelopment project in the city’s South End. David Pelton, president...

Waterville, ME · 1d
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UMaine offers retirement incentives to faculty to help reduce budget shortfall

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The University of Maine is offering voluntary retirement incentives to eligible faculty members to help close a projected $19 million budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2028. This week, UMaine notified 158 faculty members at the university’s flagship and Machias campuses that they are eligible for a...

Orono, ME · 1d

wiscassetnewspaper.com

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J. Edward Knight Insurance announces acquisition

From left, Katie Chilles, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance; Mike Giles, owner, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits; Robert Wheeler, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance. Courtesy photo. J. Edward Knight Insurance, a trusted independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement to purchase...

Maine · 17h

famemaine.com

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Maine Businesses and Organizations are Celebrated for Impact on State of Maine

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) held its premier event, Showcase Maine 2026, on November 2 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland. The event brings together leaders from across the state’s business, education and lending communities to celebrate partnership, innovation and achievement. More than 250 people...

Maine · 1d

mainebiz.biz

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After funding cuts, Waterville genetics lab teams up with Canadian firm

GenoTyping Center of America, a genetic testing firm in Waterville, formed a partnership with Toronto-based data platform to expand the reach of both companies. The partnership is with SoftMouse.NET, a cloud-based animal data platform. “Researchers have long managed colony records and genotyping results in separate systems and workflows,” said Michael...

Waterville, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Inside one man’s plan to bring a vacant Bangor house back to life

The two-bedroom house is one of more than 70 placarded properties across Bangor, meaning the city has deemed it unfit for habitation.

Bangor, ME · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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The Bangor Mall has been condemned

The condemnation comes as the mall owner owes more than $2 million to the city, and a potential sale appears poised to fall through.

Bangor, ME · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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Penobscot County budget with 23% hike advances without cuts

The budget still needs to be approved by the Penobscot County Commissioners later this month.

Penobscot County, ME · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Old Maine Creamery Hides Two Floors Of Antique Treasures You Could Browse For Hours

An old ice cream plant now holds more than 6,000 square feet of antiques. That alone made me grin. Swapping sundaes for Pyrex and fishing lures feels like a very Maine kind of plot twist. The surprise keeps going once you’re inside. A whole lower level waits below the main...

Ellsworth, ME · 5d

Bangor Daily News

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Spinnaker Trust named among 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine

Recognized for the ninth consecutive year as one of Maine’s top small employers PORTLAND – Spinnaker Trust has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine among small employers, a designation recognizing outstanding workplaces that benefit the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. This achievement marks the ninth consecutive year that Spinnaker Trust […]

Maine · 2d

The Maine Monitor

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Animal rights group petitions Maine agency to adopt rules for salmon farms

An animal rights group has petitioned the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to establish new rules improving the welfare of farmed salmon in aquaculture operations.

Maine · 2d

mainebiz.biz

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A roundup of Maine commercial real estate leases for November 2026

Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. (The Tuesday Real Estate Insider publishes commercial sales.) These are the leases published for November 2026. The listings are updated weekly. The information is provided by brokerages and does not include privately managed...

Maine · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Animal rights group petitions Maine to adopt rules for salmon farms

Animal Outlook’s push for state rulemaking comes after a federal court allows an environmental lawsuit against Cooke Aquaculture to proceed.

Maine · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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6 Maine Winter Farmers Markets Where Locals Stock Up On Fresh Food Before Thanksgiving

One Maine winter market sets up inside an old mill, and another one in a church center. Farmers selling carrots next to a church kitchen? I love that detail. Cold weather does not shut these markets down. Many run from November all the way to April. Some even let SNAP shoppers earn bonus Maine Harvest Bucks for local farm food.

Maine · 5d

mainepublic.org

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Small landowners encouraged to join budworm spray campaign

The Maine Forest Service is encouraging small woodlot owners in northern Maine to consider joining a free program aimed at blunting a harmful outbreak of spruce budworm in the region. Allison Kanoti, the service's director of forest health and monitoring, said in an interview that in communities around Fort Kent,...

Fort Kent, ME · 4d

97.5 WOKQ

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Newest Maine Market Basket Store Sets Official Opening Date

The Scarborough Store will be the 4th location in Maine

Scarborough, ME · 6d

wabi.tv

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Veazie mobile home park joins pilot to replace oil furnaces with heat pumps

VEAZIE, Maine (WABI) - Dawn Bisson, a nine-year resident of Greystone Mobile Home Cooperative, invited neighbors to her mobile home deck Saturday to share their struggles with affordability as heating costs rise while temperatures fall. “I worry about my coworkers, my children, my grandchildren, and the people who live in...

Veazie, ME · 6d