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Tiny Homes of Maine closes abruptly, quietly after 10 years

by Hannah LaClaire June 18, 2026June 19, 2026

The closure comes less than 2 years after it was acquired by Hancock Lumber.

Business, Community, Food, News

Maine Diner’s foreclosure auction postponed indefinitely

by Abigail Driscoll June 4, 2026June 5, 2026

Jim and Karen MacNeill, owners of the iconic eatery on Route 1 in Wells, had fought to prevent the auction. Their company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Business, Maine, News

Builders of Portland cold storage facility push state to close payment loophole

by Penelope Overton June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Subcontractors say they are owed millions of dollars and that if the state doesn’t take action, local firms could refuse to bid on future state projects.

Business, Community, News, Schools and Education

Arundel’s Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design announces closure

by Abigail Driscoll May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

The historic school that taught students about boat design and marine systems for nearly 5 decades graduated its final class on May 16.

Business, News

Women-owned Portland nutrition company aims to ease menopause

by Kelley Bouchard May 18, 2026May 20, 2026

The founders of MenoPantry hope their smoothie mix will help them break into an $18 billion menopause marketplace.

Business, News

Evo purchase unites 2 Greater Portland climbing gyms in face of economic headwinds

by Kelley Bouchard May 16, 2026May 18, 2026

The owners of Salt Pump Climbing Co. in Scarborough have acquired Evo Rock + Fitness in Portland in a move intended to fortify both gyms in a challenging economy.