Deer Isle

Island Workforce Housing is following up the success of its first 10-unit project in Deer Isle with a 12-unit modular development in Stonington, due to be completed this spring.

Without affordable housing that match income levels Deer Isle and Stonington risk ongoing labor shortages, declining school enrollment and a shrinking year-round population and tax base.

Maine is back in the national foodie spotlight with three Maine restaurants making the cut.

The magazine on Tuesday released its 2024 Global Tastemakers awards, which recognize the best eateries and destinations in the U.S. and abroad.

While much of the state's affordable housing efforts are focused on urban areas, McDonald will lead a nonprofit focused on year-round rural communities on Deer Isle.

Whether it's female ownership, the chef cooking your food, or the server bringing it out to your table, we know that women have power in this industry.

A financial gap will likely exist between MaineCare reimbursement rates and the costs of care. The board aims to raise $1.5 million to cover the gap for the first three years in order to reopen.

Whether it was finding new locations, navigating supply chains or tackling staff shortages, the general mood among entrepreneurs we spoke with seemed to be excitement.

Island Approaches is the parent for Maine Camp Outfitters, Maine Promotional and a retail store operating in Stonington. The outfitting company supplies about 40 summer camps.

The company was founded 31 years ago. The transition is expected to sustainably benefit a new generation of workers.