The hefty tariffs are raising prices on items ranging from cheese to coffee, and businesses are figuring out how to absorb the costs — or pass them on to customers.
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Portland’s Social Housing Task Force holds inaugural meeting
The task force gathered on Monday night to elect 2 co-chairs and begin discussions about how the city might own and manage housing for its middle class residents.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Dr. Shah, other experts decry Trump administration’s approach to public health
Maine’s former top health official is among the medical professionals who are raising alarms about the dismantling of everything from how the annual flu shot is approved to cuts in prevention programs and vaccine research.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
Coast Guard postpones removal of buoys from Maine waters after outcry
The agency’s plan, announced this spring, would have removed almost 150 buoys as part of an effort to modernize the navigational setup.
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Even in the age of Google, Portland tourists still turn to info center | Column
Here’s what visitors ask about when they first show up in the city.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Maine’s best bets this week include Billy Idol and Joan Jett in Bangor
Also mark your calendar for singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, the Acton Fair and Pet Rock in the Park.
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Yacht rock smoothly sails into Portland for a show at Aura
The second annual Yacht Rock Festival is on Aug. 29 with songs from artists like Toto, Christopher Cross and Olivia Newton-John.
Posted inDo This
Hop aboard these Maine boat rides to sail through summer and into fall
Climb aboard boats all over the state for excursions to see lighthouses, puffins, whales and seals.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland lobster boat races give proud lobstermen a chance to show off
Over 50 boats participated in Sunday’s races in Portland Harbor, with fishing families and friends gathered to cheer them on.
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Sea Dogs drop series finale to Patriots
After Portland ties the game in the ninth inning, Somerset scored three in the 10th to take the win.