200 New Homes Could Be on the Way in Portland, Maine200 New Homes Could Be on the Way in Portland, MaineLocal real estate development company is addressing the housing shortage with a proposal to build nearly 200 condos & multi units in Portland, Maine. Rob RiccitelliRob Riccitelli
Good News for Mainers Struggling With the Housing ShortageGood News for Mainers Struggling With the Housing ShortageGovernor Mills and Maine Housing have made the housing shortage a priority, and just announced that construction will begin on 105 new affordable rental units throughout the state of Maine.Rob RiccitelliRob Riccitelli
Attention Dinner Makers of Maine: There is a Sriracha ShortageAttention Dinner Makers of Maine: There is a Sriracha ShortageThere have been many shortages seen in the past few years, but this one is hitting the kitchen. ChantelChantel
Staffing Shortage Causes 30+ Cancellations for Maine State Ferry ServiceStaffing Shortage Causes 30+ Cancellations for Maine State Ferry ServiceA lack of seamen is causing staffing shortages for Maine ferry services. Meghan MorrisonMeghan Morrison
Wendy's in Scarborough, Maine Has Permanently ClosedWendy's in Scarborough, Maine Has Permanently ClosedAfter a tumultuous six months dealing with worker shortages, Wendy's along Route 1 in Scarborough, Maine, has closed permanently.JoeyJoey
Lack of Employees is Worse Than the Virus as Freeport Sam’s Italian ClosesLack of Employees is Worse Than the Virus as Freeport Sam’s Italian ClosesAs the pandemic lingers, the employment problem gets worse and worse and worse...but in Maine, it's not just Covid causing the employment problem.Lori VoornasLori Voornas
Boston Students Take Field Trip in Bus With Stripper Poles Due to Driver ShortageBoston Students Take Field Trip in Bus With Stripper Poles Due to Driver ShortageThe bus driver shortage caused one school to book a party bus for a field trip after a standard charter had to back out. Brittany RoseBrittany Rose
Sabattus, Maine Doesn’t Have Enough Bus Drivers to Get Students to SchoolSabattus, Maine Doesn’t Have Enough Bus Drivers to Get Students to SchoolParents will need to coordinate transportation or kids will have to do remote learning. One district is even paying parents to drive!Brittany RoseBrittany Rose
Several Amato's Locations In Maine Now Closed On SundaysSeveral Amato's Locations In Maine Now Closed On SundaysLikely staffing shortages have led Amato's to close several locations of their popular chain throughout Maine on Sundays JoeyJoey
Staffing Shortage Forces Funtown/Splashtown Into Five Day WeeksStaffing Shortage Forces Funtown/Splashtown Into Five Day WeeksFuntown/Splashtown in Maine announces a slew of changes involving mask mandates, reservations and being closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in 2021JoeyJoey
Mainers Could Have a Hard Time Finding Chlorine for Their PoolsMainers Could Have a Hard Time Finding Chlorine for Their PoolsFirst it was toilet paper...now chlorine?Lori VoornasLori Voornas
Where Is The Canned Cat Food On Grocery Store Shelves In Maine?Where Is The Canned Cat Food On Grocery Store Shelves In Maine?The toilet paper is back but now another grocery store aisle is dealing with supply issues as canned cat food is becoming tough to find across MaineJoeyJoey
Is There Really A Shortage Of Coins Across Maine?Is There Really A Shortage Of Coins Across Maine?Signs like this have been popping up across Maine leading people to ask, "is there really a shortage of coins right now?"JoeyJoey
Having Trouble Finding Moxie In Stores? There's A Reason WhyHaving Trouble Finding Moxie In Stores? There's A Reason WhyIf you haven't been seeing Moxie soda in stores all across Maine, you're not alone. But there's a reason why. JoeyJoey
Truck Message Suggests We Still Have A TP Problem In MaineTruck Message Suggests We Still Have A TP Problem In MaineSomeone spotted a truck along a Maine highway Friday that had a message suggesting the toilet paper problem isn't overJoeyJoey
People Are Buying Up Toilet Paper In Maine At An Alarming RatePeople Are Buying Up Toilet Paper In Maine At An Alarming RateStore shelves in Maine are still stocked with dry foods and cleaning products but toilet paper is disappearing quickJoeyJoey