Rockland

Transportation

Maine delegation says USPS failure to pay Penobscot Island Air jeopardizes island mail service

The USPS failed to pay the Rockland-based Penobscot Island Air more than $349,000 for mail-delivery service, the delegation wrote.

Arts & Culture

Two Maine museums will explore influence of a lesser-known Wyeth

The exhibitions are a collaboration between the Farnsworth Art Museum, the Colby College Museum of Art and the Brandywine Museum of Art in Pennsylvania.

Business expansion

🔒A roundup of Maine commercial real estate leases for April 2026

Here are the Maine's commercial real estate leases published for the month of April 2026. The document is updated weekly.

Awards

Two Maine restaurant mainstays advance to final round of James Beard Awards

The winners will be celebrated during the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June 15 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Real Estate & Construction

NH title firm continues Maine expansion with Rockland office

Founded in 2005, Absolute Title has been handling closings in Maine since 2007.

Retail & Food Service

🔒Aroma Joe’s brews up midcoast presence

The new shop, located in Rockland about two miles from downtown, will be staffed by 16 employees.

Executive moves

🔒Newsworthy people and performances from Feb. 23, 2026

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.

Food production

🔒5 Maine companies named finalists in 2026 Good Food Awards

The Maine companies were honored across four categories: beer, chocolate, coffee and condiments.

Economy

Maine’s minimum wage inches up to $15.10; Portland’s jumps to $16.75

Maine's minimum wage is well below Seattle's rate of $21.30 an hour, but higher than both New Hampshire and Vermont.

Climate change

Island Institute names chief community development officer

Charles French will oversee the organization’s strategic priorities in climate, marine economy and community capacity.

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