Nordic candy store coming to East Bayside

A store specializing in Nordic candies aims to open this spring in the former space of the vegan ice cream shop Sticky Sweet in East Bayside…Read More

Japanese restaurant Sapporo relaunching in Falmouth

Longtime Japanese restaurant Sapporo has completed its move from Portland and is ready to relaunch Monday…(Read More)

Portland industrial software startup HighByte doubles space to accommodate growth

HighByte leased 2,618 square feet of office space, on the fourth floor at 163 Fore St. in downtown Portland’s East End, from 167 Fore Street LLC… (Read More)

James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors

Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 southern Maine chefs are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category… Read More

Hand-Dipped Chocolate Shop Opens in Falmouth

Mindy’s Munchies started out of Mindy Mosca’s kitchen in New Jersey nearly 20 years ago. The Falmouth shop is its first franchise location and run by a family friend… Read More

New movie theater opens in Greater Portland, and another’s on the way

 Entertainment Luxury Cinemas has opened in the former Cinemagic at Clark’s Pond in South Portland, with big plans to expand and build a … (Read More)

Jaffa Mediterranean Grill brings Arab flavors to Falmouth

Baumann said his son, Jack Baumann, who also works for Compass Commercial Brokers as a sales agent, first contacted Jaffa Mediterranean Grill … (Read More)

Friday Food Insider: A Mediterranean restaurant opens its doors in Falmouth

In recent months, the town of Falmouth has welcomed several new restaurants to its food scene, including Jaffa Mediterranean Grill, an outpost of a South Portland-based restaurant. (Read More)

EA Fitness & Performance finds larger space in Portland

The Wrap: Taj reopens in new SoPo location; Two Fat Cats coming to the West End

South Portland Indian restaurant Taj reopened Tuesday in its new home in the Shops at Clarks Pond, a much roomier and updated space that has allowed the popular venue to add a bar program. (Read More)