6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1725+ words) You can live in Maine for decades and still discover a road, island, or shoreline you somehow missed. That is part of the fun. Familiar coastal routes often hide side trips that feel surprisingly fresh once you finally stop and…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1743+ words) A good country market can turn a quick grocery stop into the kind of place you remember long after the bags are unpacked. In Maine, small shops like these still offer local products, changing seasonal finds, and the kind of…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1106+ words) When Jedediah Talbot started his business as a professional trail builder in Maine in 2004, he had a hard time finding work in the state. For five years, he mostly got jobs in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. “It was an uphill…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1551+ words) Boothbay Harbor already gives visitors plenty of reasons to slow down, but one bakery adds another tempting stop to the list. Inside an old barn, the pastry cases fill with fresh morning bakes while coffee keeps the early crowd moving....

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (751+ words) A bank known nationally for punching above its weight in commercial real estate and Small Business Administration lending has decided to lavish some tender loving care on its branch network in Maine in hopes of ultimately strengthening its funding base....

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (581+ words) HousingThis section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more Housing coverage here. What was once the Buck’s Harbor Inn in Brooksville has been…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1714+ words) A grocery cart can reveal a lot about a town, especially when the best bargains come with a local story. Maine has independent markets and discount grocers where weekly specials can make everyday shopping feel a little easier on the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1571+ words) A really good cinnamon roll can turn an ordinary morning into something worth remembering, and one bakery in Saco is giving that classic treat a gluten free twist. This Maine cafe has built a loyal following with soft pastries, fresh-baked…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1517+ words) A plain roadside shop in Maine can hold more surprises than a flashy storefront ever could. This longtime specialty market among quiet farm country looks modest at first glance, yet the shelves inside tell a much richer story. European groceries…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1384+ words) A restored barn on Bristol Road does not look like the kind of place that can wreck a quick shopping stop, but that is exactly the danger here. Inside, shelves are packed with handmade pottery, beeswax candles, and textiles created…...