Big Chain Restaurants That Have Closed Locations in 2026
From pizza joints to steakhouses, here are the chain restaurants saying goodbye to locations in 2026.
Wiscasset’s Newest Bakery Is Ready To Open Its Doors
A father and daughter are bringing years of home baking expertise to Summer Street this Saturday morning with fresh sourdough and international breads.
Maine Restaurant Baked On Maine Goes Viral for Ditching AI
Baked on Maine just ditched AI and put one employee's hand-drawn burger art in the spotlight instead, and locals are absolutely here for it.
Lids at The Maine Mall in South Portland Set For Expansion
One of the oldest stores at the Maine Mall, Lids, is set for an expansion as they bring a new concept to the state's largest shopping mall
Maine Homing Pigeon Refuses to Go Home
A lost racing pigeon landed in Mechanic Falls and decided Don's barn looked like home. Now it's refusing to leave.
A Walk Through the Abandoned Berkshire Mall
Some of the rooms in the Massachusetts mall give off an eerie vibe.
2 Cute Baby Cougars Were Just Born at This Maine Zoo
Two male cougar cubs just arrived at Dew Haven in Mount Vernon, and they're already stealing hearts with their playful antics.
Five Below in Biddeford, Maine, Set For Grand Opening
Following months of planning and preparation, the new Five Below location in Biddeford, Maine, is set for their grand opening
Fresh Maine Scallops, Sake And Ponzu? You’ll Want To Try This
Searsport just got a Japanese spot that's doing something clever with Maine scallops and sake. You'll want to call ahead though.
Why I Hike a Mountain Every First Day of School
Every first day of school, she trades her tissues for hiking boots and heads to the mountain instead.
Wiscasset Is Kicking Off Fall With Scarecrows and Family Fun
Wiscasset's fall festival turns the whole town into a scarecrow showcase, complete with contests and community voting.
Bar Harbor Named One of The Coziest in The US: Here's Why
Bar Harbor just got named America's coziest fall destination, and that 52-degree sweater weather is exactly why.
Maine Corn Mazes to Get Lost in This Fall
Ready for fall? There's a ton of corn mazes in Maine you can try and get your way out of for 2026.
Farmers Almanac Predicts Wet Winter Ahead For New England
Are you ready for another New England winter?
Corsetti's in Westbrook, Maine, Abruptly Closes
Corsetti's, a restaurant along a busy stretch of Route 302 in Westbrook, Maine, has abruptly closed leaving regular patrons to wonder what is going on
My First Botox Experience Was Nothing Like I Expected
After years of noticing those pesky forehead lines, one local got Botox to look more rested, not dramatically different.