2025 – Page 761 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine’s surprising, offbeat movies this summer include very good dogs, struggling artists and a fun ‘Superman’

by Dennis Perkins July 28, 2025July 25, 2025

Summer movie season steamrollers on. And if you’re suffering from a little blockbuster fatigue, I took a stroll through some of the more surprising, offbeat and alluring alternative offerings on Maine’s movie screens for the next few weeks. We’ve got Maine natives coming home, a pair of one-of-a-kind artistic documentary portraits, some very good (if […]

Business, Food, Leslie Bridgers, Maine

Does a $9 kelp hot dog belong at Willard Beach? | Column

by Leslie Bridgers July 28, 2025July 25, 2025

Lady Shuckers has taken over the snack shack, offering some elevated menu items that have gotten the South Portland beach buzzing.

Outdoors, Times Record

Nequasset Lake in Woolwich a prime location for peaceful kayaking

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

About 25 years ago, my wife, Nancy, and I completed a sea kayak instruction and safety course on Nequasset Lake in Woolwich. The training was so absorbing we didn’t pay much attention to the surrounding lake. In recent years, we’ve been exploring small lakes and ponds in kayaks. After driving over the southern end of […]

Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Sea Dogs’ series finale at Richmond canceled due to rain

by Staff report July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

Portland resumes action Tuesday at home against Altoona.

Boston Red Sox, News, Sports

Bregman homers, Chapman apparently injured as Red Sox take series vs. Dodgers

by By KEN POWTAK Associated Press July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

Alex Bregman’s go-ahead homer in the fifth inning sends Boston past Los Angeles.

Maine

Camper explosion in Old Orchard Beach injures 2, officials say

by Sophie Burchell July 27, 2025July 28, 2025

The explosion at Powder Horn Campground was likely caused by a gas leak that was ignited when an occupant of a camper attempted to light a candle, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Maine

Maine farms open barn doors to visitors to show off ‘labor of love and passion’

by Sophie Burchell July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

As part of the statewide Open Farm Day on Sunday, Pineland Farms in New Gloucester welcomed more than 600 visitors to meet its variety of livestock and learn more about local agriculture.