Ten Midcoast swimmers turn in strong showings at the 2024 YMCA Long Course Nationals in Florida.
August 2024
LB Kitchen plans to open cafe in Rock Row medical campus
The next phase of the Westbrook development is scheduled to open in early 2025.
Portland man killed by train had battled years of mental illness
Brett Staples, who was homeless for several years before moving into a housing first community, was known for his constant smile, friends said.
Falmouth hiker rescued from a Mount Redington trail in northern Franklin County
Several rescuers from state and local agencies hiked to reach Gerard Jalbert, 71, after he collapsed.
More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, territory’s Health Ministry says
Health officials and civil defense workers say the true toll is likely thousands higher, since many bodies remain buried under the rubble of buildings destroyed in airstrikes.
The top 10 places you’re most likely to get a parking ticket in Portland
Explore our interactive map to find where the most parking violations have been issued in the city. Hover over each hot spot to see the number of tickets issued in the last fiscal year.
The Maine Idea: One small victory for Maine tax filers
When Mainers file their federal income taxes next year, many of them will do so for free thanks to a new IRS program that was piloted in 12 states for tax year 2023 that will now be expanded nationwide. Not every state will participate, but Maine Revenue Services announced its intention to join recently – […]
Opinion: Deployment to Bosnia taught me that democracies are very fragile
While some have suggested that our fears for our democracy if Trump is elected again are overblown, my experience tells me they’re not.
Letter: Westbrook residents should give input on splash pad decision
This week, on Aug. 18, Portland will close its only outdoor community pool, with an estimated $5 million renovations funding shortfall. And – after five years of planning and fundraising already – it is quite realistic it never reopens with a price tag like that. For us in Westbrook, that $5 million makes the December […]
Gorham Notes: Aug. 15
Stormwater system updated Gorham Public Works Department staff broke ground on Aug. 6 on a project to upgrade the stormwater system at the municipal center, according to an announcement from the town. “Currently, runoff from the municipal center enters Railroad Brook untreated. Thanks to this project, runoff from the site will be treated by two […]
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