Hannah LaClaire
Portland Press Herald
Saco, ME, United States
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Scenes from the affordable housing crisis
Rising rents and home prices are being felt across Maine – and forcing many Mainers to make difficult, costly and life-altering compromises. → Read More
IRS says Maine’s $850 pandemic relief checks not taxable
The agency had been studying whether the money sent out last year in Maine – and similar payments made in 16 other states – was subject to federal taxes. → Read More
Pet supply retailer will close 8 Maine stores for good
Loyal Companion, which has over 50 stores nationwide, said it will shutter most of its locations by the end of the month as the parent company faces bankruptcy. → Read More
Maine brewers of non-alcoholic beers tap into Dry January demand
The emerging market has many in the state's craft brewing industry buzzing. → Read More
Portland’s Old Port about to lose a 50-year-old mainstay
The Old Port Tavern will pour its last drinks on New Year's Eve after a half-century run as one of the city's go-to places for a beer, steak or billiards. → Read More
Lobster legislation a ‘Christmas miracle’ for Maine’s industry – if it passes
Maine's congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday made their case for the six-year pause on new lobstering regulations. If approved, money for developing new fishing practices could start flowing this spring. → Read More
Maine Republicans want to strip tax benefits from businesses that boycott lobster
The lawmakers' bill would penalize companies such as Whole Foods that refuse to buy Maine products because they don't carry a stamp of approval from a third party. → Read More
In Maine and nationwide, Real ID requirement for air travel is delayed – again
The Department of Homeland Security has pushed back the date for requiring federally approved IDs to May 2025. → Read More
He helps ease others’ transitions from military to civilian life
Bill Benson, who served in the U.S. Army for 24 years, now runs a Portland nonprofit that helps service members returning from active duty. → Read More
In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to 40,000 – in costs for setting up shop. → Read More
Westbrook’s Rock Row starts next phase of development with medical campus
The multiuse Rock Row complex already includes many retail businesses, but is beginning the next step toward a 2.7 million-square-foot footprint. → Read More
New use considered for historic Portland office high-rise
The People's United Bank Building, overlooking Monument Square, might offer residential units under the owners' new plan. → Read More
An unlikely pairing in Portland? Maine Standard Biofuels buying Urban Farm Fermentory
The fermentory, which makes cider, kombucha and mead, may soon be acquired by Maine Standard Biofuels, which recycles cooking oil into heating fuel. → Read More
Data breach may have affected over 15,000 student loan borrowers in Maine
Personal information including Social Security numbers may have been illicitly accessed, and 2.5 million people may have been affected nationwide. → Read More
Cargo volume in Portland Harbor headed for another record year
Imports and exports are up 31% for the first 7 months of 2022, and Portland doesn't have the congestion of shipping containers affecting many larger ports. → Read More
Kittery blocks 900-unit development, joining towns concerned with unmeasured growth
Residents pushed back against the Dennett Landing project, which could have increased the town's population by over 20 percent. → Read More
Gas prices decline, but experts unsure if the trend will continue
The average price of regular gasoline in Maine is down 32 cents a gallon from its June peak, with York County reporting the lowest countywide average. → Read More
Two injured in private plane crash at Portland Jetport
The small Cessna crashed and broke apart shortly after taking off Friday afternoon, city officials said. → Read More
Maine homebuyers are skipping the inspection. Experts say it’s a risky move.
The practice has become increasingly common as prospective purchasers, frustrated by the state's red hot real estate market, are doing whatever they can to put in the winning bid. → Read More
Maine Med reaches $150 million goal for Portland hospital expansion
Still, the hospital is extending its goal by an additional $20 million for 'further investments made necessary by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.' → Read More