Portland gives up five home runs and 22 hits against the Somerset Patriots.
April 2026
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News, Religion and Values
Maine’s Jewish community observes Passover
The Chabad of Maine in Portland was one of many places where people gathered for Seders on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin relieved to end hitless streak
The newcomer was booed in his first appearance at Fenway Park before breaking an 0-for-18 slump with an RBI single in a win over the Padres.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
North Yarmouth man drowns while saving his children from rip current in Florida
Ryan Jennings, 46, died while holding his daughter above the water as a rip current pulled them away from the shore, according to his wife, who is pregnant with their fourth child.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
How high gas prices are rippling through Maine’s economy
Farmers, fishermen and forest product companies call diesel the lifeblood of the state’s working lands and waterfronts.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Inmate at women’s prison files suit over housing of transgender prisoner
The suit by Katie Mountain claims she faced regular harassment and assault, and was punished by prison staff for complaining.
Posted inNews
Red Sox win home opener, end five-game skid
Home runs by Willson Contreras and Marcelo Mayer help Boston beat San Diego for its first win since Opening Day.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Health, News
Sanford residents raise concerns about environmental impact of proposed sludge plant
Attendees at a public forum Thursday questioned representatives from Aries Clean Technologies over their plan to build a PFAS-destroying facility that would heat sewage sludge to over 2,220 degrees. Many of the responses were met with jeers and boos.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Carrabassett Valley man threatened girlfriend prior to shooting her, affidavit says
Austin Doucette, 24, is being held without bail on a murder charge in the killing of his girlfriend, Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine attorney general sues Trump over voting order, joining 22 other states
‘A president has absolutely no authority to dictate election processes,’ Aaron Frey wrote in a release.