Maine

Flatiron Coffee Pours New Energy into the Arts District of Portland, Maine

Replacing a longtime Starbucks in the Hay Building in Portland, Maine, Flatiron Coffee Bar recently opened as an art-centric cafe and micro gallery. With a name that nods to the...

2025.11.20

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Coffee Shops Step Up as Federal Government Ends Food Assistance Funding

As the U.S. government shamelessly cuts off its largest food assistance program for citizens most in need, some coffee purveyors are stepping up to help fill the gap. Specialty...

2025.10.30

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Maine’s Coffee By Design Voluntarily Recognizes Employee Union

The owners of Portland, Maine-based roasting and retail company Coffee By Design have voluntarily recognized an employee union among baristas. A joint announcement yesterday from Coffee By Design and Local...

2023.10.27

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