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‘Don’t want Trump to decide my vacation’: Maine town still seeing tourists amid U.S.-Canada tensions
This is Part 1 of a series looking at the impact of U.S.-Canada political tensions in Maine. Part 2 will take a closer look at how small businesses are coping. A Maine tourist hotspot is noticing a drop in Canadian tourists amid tensions between...

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (NASDAQ:CALM) – A High Growth Momentum Stock with Strong Technical Setup
CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (NASDAQ:CALM) stands out as a high-growth momentum candidate with a solid technical setup, making it an interesting prospect for investors seeking both fundamental strength and favorable chart patterns. The company, a leading...

Inspection Repeal: A Win for New Hampshire Drivers, a Loss for Mechanics?
Big changes are coming to New Hampshire’s roads—and its auto shops. Starting January 31, 2026, the state will no longer require annual vehicle inspections. For drivers, it’s a win. For mechanics? Not so much. What’s Changing? For decades, New...

Maine Families, Businesses Win as Governor Mills Signs Bill That Preserves Energy Freedom of Choice
Bipartisan bill ensures Mainers can choose how they heat their homes and power their businesses Maine joins the more than 25 states which bar individual municipalities from barring specific forms of energy AUGUSTA, Maine – Consumer Energy Alliance...

Real reform needed to reduce drug prices in Maine
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Trey Stewart represents District 2, which includes communities in...

Maine legislature leaves key bills pending as session ends
Legislators in Maine have concluded the 2025 session, leaving numerous bills to be addressed in the upcoming 2026 session. Among these are several significant proposals related to energy, environment, privacy, labor, and taxation. In the realm of...

Maine Maritime Academy’s Kirra Magaña wins NAC Woman of the Year award
CASTINE, Maine (WABI) - Maine Maritime Academy’s Kirra Magaña is the 2025 North Atlantic Conference Woman of the Year. Her Mariners career included excelling in soccer and lacrosse, and she was a manager for the women’s basketball team. She earned...

Maine State Chamber urges congressional delegation to prioritize economy
Calling the outlook for Maine's economy "concerning," the Maine State Chamber of Commerce is urging elected officials to help reduce the burden on businesses. In a letter to the state's congressional leaders, the chamber suggests specific steps...

Maine man accused of obtaining SNAP, Medicaid benefits with stolen identity
Federal prosecutors say a Maine man used another person's identity to fraudulently obtain Medicaid and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.Joseph Dobie, 36, of Lewiston, was charged by complaint with aggravated identity...

Senate’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ cues House showdown over energy tax credits
Congress can’t agree on how to alter tax credits for renewable energy in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ The showdown over energy credits threatens to hold up President Donald Trump’s agenda of extending tax cuts. The U.S. Senate narrowly passed a...

'Maine Pyaar Kiya' star Bhagyashree shakes a leg with daughter Avantika Dassani; fans REACT - WATCH
Bollywood’s beloved mother-daughter duo, Bhagyashree and Avantika Dassani, recently lit up social media with a delightful dance video that’s got fans swooning. The two recreated the viral hook step of the peppy Marathi track ‘Shaky’ by Sanju...

MTI to vet 5 proposals for Maine life sciences hub
Maine Technology Institute will vet five proposals to develop a state-of-the art life sciences laboratory and business incubator based in the Pine Tree State, according to MTI President Brian Whitney. Tuesday was the submission deadline. The...

'We have no room.' Maine animal shelter no longer accepting surrenders
'We have no room.' Maine animal shelter no longer accepting surrenders The shelter in Farmington says even several recent special offers have not increased adoption numbers Updated: 3:29 PM EDT Jul 2, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ The Franklin County...

Oldest lobster processing company in Maine files for bankruptcy
Cozy Harbor Seafood had been in business since 1980 and is the oldest and most experienced processor of lobster in the U.S., according to the company's website. PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's oldest lobster processing company filed for bankruptcy...
A roundup of Maine's commercial real estate leases from June 2025
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.) Here are the leases published in June 2025. The information is provided by...

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic (2025)
First place gross team score, Quirion, Inc.: Jared Rossignol, Steve Hunt, Adam Haskell, and Brad Strout. (contributed photo) First Place Gross Team Score (Quirion Inc.): Jared Rossignol, Steve Hunt, Adam Haskell, and Brad Stout. First Place Net...

This Is the Largest Employer in Maine
There are many great and rewarding places to work in our Pine Tree State, but one employer stands out for hiring the most Mainers. The latest population numbers suggest that nearly 1.5 million people live here in Maine. While not everyone is in...
Senator Shaheen to visit Keene and Peterborough today to highlight Medicaid, energy concerns
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen is scheduled to visit Keene and Peterborough today, Wednesday, July 2, to draw attention to the potential fallout from the Senate’s passage of a sweeping Republican-backed megabill that she says...

People Frustrated By Fake Labubus Sold at Maine Mall Toy Cart
Perhaps you're not aware but there is another collectible craze bubbling to the surface across the United States. That craze surrounds fluffy toy figures created by a Hong Kong artist called Labubus and distributed by a company called Pop Mart....

Suniel Shetty Reacts To Paresh Rawal's Return As 'Baburao' Post 'Hera Pheri 3' Row, 'Maine Bhi..'
Suniel Shetty is an important part of the Hera Pheri franchise. Fans still remember him as 'Shyam' and enjoy watching his on-screen chemistry with 'Raju', played by Akshay Kumar and 'Baburao', played by Paresh Rawal. However, Paresh’s sudden exit...