Libraries are expanding their offerings beyond books and audiotapes, broadening the potential pursuits of patrons.
2025
T-shirt collaboration raising funds to support fishermen affected by Portland wharf fire
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association has teamed up with Mr. Tuna for the project.
Portland Renys permanently closes a day early
The Congress Street location, slated to close on New Year’s Eve, shut its doors at 3 p.m. Tuesday, citing illness and staffing shortages.
Esquire names martini by Portland’s Via Vecchia among best in the country
It’s the only martini in New England to make the list.
Chamberlain’s legendary recall to duty during Maine’s chaotic 1880 power shift
One hundred and forty-five years ago this week, one of the most contentious upheavals in Maine’s history saw the Pine Tree State teetering on the brink of civil war as armed civilians surrounded the statehouse in Augusta, hell-bent on taking control of the Capitol. Yet, one man from Brunswick was appointed to stand in their […]
UMaine men’s basketball earns second win of season
Logan Carey scores 26 points, and the Black Bears beat UMaine-Fort Kent.
Starting the New Year in Maine on a high point — or peak
Mainers share their tips for hiking on New Year’s Day.
In case you missed it: The stories that moved us in 2025
Setting aside the impossible task of determining which stories are the most important, we look instead at the emotions they invoke.
There’s only one story on Maine’s list of top sports stories of 2025
Cooper Flagg’s ascension to the NBA is something our state has never seen before, and likely won’t see again.
A final look back and a glimpse ahead from the Midcoast chamber
This is our third and final installment of the year in review and a glimpse at what 2026 will look like going forward. Over the past two weeks, I have highlighted a couple dozen businesses and projects in our area, and if you missed those, I strongly encourage you to go back and look, as […]