A committee of the Portland City Council recently met to discuss the possibility of imposing a fine to business owners (especially in the Arts District) if they have a boarded up or closed business storefront. They recommended placing murals or art on the windows. This idea is ludicrous at best. Storefronts along the Congress Street […]
2025
Posted inLetters
Ecological issues with North Deering condo proposal | Letter
I have enjoyed Portland’s many trails and parks since I could walk. We are privileged to live in a city where 95% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park, according to the Trust for Public Land, vastly exceeding the national average of 57%. That’s why I was so concerned when I heard […]
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Future Tri-For-a-Cure events must include safer traffic route plans | Letter
While benefiting a wonderful cause, more consideration needs to be given to local residents.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Kathryn Million Cheever
PORTLAND – Kathryn left our lives on Monday evening after a short illness.
Born on a farm in Pocahontas, Ark., eighth out …
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Obituary: Sharon E. Cook
BRUNSWICK – Sharon E. Cook, 74, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her …
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Death Notice: Sharon E. Cook
Cook, Sharon E. 74, of Brunswick, July 23, 2025. Mass, 10 a.m., Aug. 2, St. John the Baptist Church, Brunswick. …
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Dodgers take series opener against Red Sox
Boston is held to five hits as its post-All-Star-break slump continues.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Flying Squirrels halt Sea Dogs’ winning streak
Richmond gets a run in the ninth for a walk-off victory in Virginia.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Hearts of Pine win Jagermeister Cup game in PKs
Despite being a man down for most of the match, Portland plays to a 2-2 tie in regulation and wins in penalty kicks against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.