After months of searching, one woman turned a closed café into a space that feels both classic and modern. The converted Coastal Cafe now hosts Scullery Made, a place where giant sandwiches rule the morning and cocktails take over after four. The owner, who grew up in restaurants, chose Searsport fo
Sony Group Corporation recently announced its latest financial results, showing a slight drop in annual profits but predicting a strong rebound in the coming year. For the period ending in March, the Tokyo-based company earned 1. 03 trillion yen ($6. 6 billion), which is 3. 4% lower than the previou
GE Vernova isn’t putting all its energy eggs in one basket. Instead of betting big on one energy source, the company is playing it smart by staying flexible. While gas turbines get most of the attention—orders are stacked through 2030—the real story is how GE is quietly building a future-proof busin
The new gummy supplement that has been buzzing on social media promises to help people manage their weight and energy. It mixes apple cider vinegar (ACV) with three types of BHB salts – calcium, magnesium and sodium. These ingredients are sold in a single chewy piece that you can take every mornin
The Midcoast Villager announced a reduction of six employees, including its managing editor, last month as part of a cost‑saving plan. Publisher Aaron Britt said the decision was driven by financial necessity, not controversy. Three people opted for buyouts while three were laid off; the losse
Every year around this time, students in Chippewa Falls transform Weber’s Field into a living classroom for one weekend. Instead of sitting through another textbook lesson, they set up a full garage sale that runs on real donations and real decisions. The twist? They’re not just selling old stuff—th
In 2016, a businessman spotted an opportunity in youth hockey. Instead of just helping his son play, he built a business around it. He started buying ice rinks and local hockey clubs, turning a sport loved by families into a pay-to-play system. By 2023, his company had taken over a nonprofit team in
Lots of people hide their pleasure toys away like they’re something to be embarrassed about. But what if the object itself could change how you feel about using it? A new brand from Australia thinks it has the answer. Instead of the usual flashy vibrators, they’ve designed a sleek device that looks
The city’s latest mayoral debate was far from a calm discussion. Instead, it turned into a heated exchange over how Los Angeles handles wildfires, crime and people without homes. The main topic was whether the current mayor should stay on the job, but the night’s drama centered on the recent w
The city council voted to change a rule that lets businesses close if they keep being the spot for crimes. The new law says a shop or hotel must have three police reports in 90 days to be called a “problem spot. ” That’s a shift from the old rule, which only needed three reports in 30 days. The city
