Maine Voices: Oyster farm proposal should ring alarms along entire Maine coast

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Published
December 1, 2018

Maine Voices: Oyster farm proposal should ring alarms along entire Maine coast

The way the Mere Point plan was handled fails to take local input into account.
Published
November 27, 2018

Portland restaurant Bolster, Snow & Co. has closed

The restaurant, located inside The Francis hotel, will reopen for one night only.
Published
November 23, 2018

Maine Voices: Toxic algae in Florida offer valuable lessons for protecting Maine waters

Consistent, sound science is needed to manage harmful algal blooms, and monitoring, prediction and education efforts are critical but sorely underfunded.
Published
October 24, 2018

New strategy to fill summer tourism jobs: Trade group to start staffing service

The Maine Tourism Association will devote a full-time position to casting a wide net, inside and outside the state, to connect its members with prospective seasonal employees.
Published
October 8, 2018

Maine hotelier Tom Walsh, who owned the Samoset and other properties, dies

The Bangor native built a portfolio of more than 100 hotels that stretches from Canada to Florida and includes many of New England's most notable properties.
Published
October 3, 2018

Beer lovers visited Maine breweries in record numbers this summer

The beer industry is piggybacking on the state's reputation as a leading food and restaurant destination.
Published
September 16, 2018

Maine Observer: Tourist-turned-resident tweaks her to-do list

When you move here after years of summer visits, it's easy to put off making time to enjoy what you love about Maine.
Published
September 16, 2018

Portland has arrived as a destination for pre-wedding rituals

Drawn to the city's vibrant food and brew scene, bachelor and bachelorette parties are all the rage.
Published
August 20, 2018

Interactive map: See where Portland’s 744 registered short-term rental properties are

In parts of Munjoy Hill, one in every 20 housing units is registered with the city as a short-term rental property.
Published
August 7, 2018

Mainers offer their own takes on Portland’s best food

Ask a Mainer for his or her favorite restaurant, you'll get a multitude of answers.