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Aldi delays opening of Portland store to early 2026

by Kelley Bouchard October 15, 2025October 16, 2025

The discount grocery chain known for coin-operated shopping carts and fan favorite food options has announced plans to hire 15-20 people.

Business, News

How Mainers are cutting costs as prices rise

by Daniel Kool October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

People are clipping coupons, thrifting and buying store-brand items to tighten their budgets as groceries, apparel and transportation have become more expensive.

Food, Life & Culture

Tired of meal planning or nagging your spouse? Outsource it to a machine

by Lisa Bonos The Washington Post August 27, 2025August 22, 2025

Some busy parents are adopting AI apps that help with meal-planning or parenting to reduce the mental load and arguments that come with running a household.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine’s first Aldi store will open later this year, hire up to 20 workers

by Jenene Grover July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Earlier this year, the discount supermarket chain signed a lease in the Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Avenue in Portland.

Business, Local & State, News

These THC-infused drinks face little oversight in the US. Maine is scrambling to regulate sales.

by Hannah LaClaire June 14, 2025June 13, 2025

Drinks with low doses of the psychoactive compound found in cannabis are proliferating at markets and breweries because of a federal loophole. Maine’s pot shops are not pleased.

Business, Local & State, News

With Market Basket CEO’s ouster, could a boycott shape up in Maine?

by Daniel Kool June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

The Massachusetts-based grocery chain is facing another shakeup surrounding its longtime CEO, who was fired and reinstated following public outcry and boycotts more than a decade ago.