Josh Landry, of North Anson, has been carving since he was 16. His work even caught the attention of Stephen King.
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Sudden shuttering of South Portland electronics repair shop leaves customers in lurch
Gretchen Ascher brought her family heirloom record player to New England Hi-Fi for repair more than a year ago. The shop closed, and she doesn’t know where it is.
Bath launches the Fit Up Grant Program to fill out downtown
The city is offering matching grants to help new small businesses get a foothold in the area.
Live music venue expected to bring bands to Biddeford
Rumors aims to create a welcoming, creative environment for musicians and fans.
Kennebunkport pub gets green light on live music
Ryan’s Corner House, a pub in Lower Village Kennebunk, plans to move across the bridge, taking live music along with it.
Neighbors voice concerns about pub that’s moving to Kennebunkport
Ryan’s Corner House, a pub in Lower Village Kennebunk, plans a move across the bridge.
California family renovates historic Naples bed-and-breakfast
Cameron Hamilton and his family transformed the Augustus Bove House into lodging for large family gatherings.
New food truck in West Bath revives an old favorite
A new hot dog and grilled cheese food truck brings back the nostalgia of Danny’s on the Mall into West Bath, with retiree David Crocker looking to become a staple in the Midcoast community.
Downtown Freeport storefronts filling out
In 2021, Freeport’s business vacancy rate was at its highest since the 2008 financial crisis, but today the rate has fallen to around 5%.
New Kennebunk seafood market ties family tradition with fresh Maine fish
Piscatrix Seafood Co., a woman-owned market that opened in March, features fresh seafood and prepared meals.