Superintendent Heather Manchester starts a new position July 1 as Yarmouth School Department’s assistant superintendent for teaching and learning.
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Twins activate Maine native Cody Laweryson from injured list
Laweryson has been out since April 10 with a right forearm strain.
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Gearing up for summer | Our Sustainable City
The South Portland Sustainability Department hosted a spring bike party May 21.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner is outraising — and outspending — Susan Collins in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Platner’s heavy spending to date reflects the contentious Democratic primary with Gov. Janet Mills, who dropped out of the race April 30, and his likely November matchup with Collins.
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Live Nation no longer involved in Portland music venue
The developer, Portland Music Holdings, said Friday that it bought out the controversial music behemoth’s share as it considers taking legal action against the city.
Posted inCommunity, Food, News, Times Record
Brunswick neighborhood market to close after 71 years
Tess’ Market, founded by Hervey Tessier in 1955, will close on June 30, its owners announced this week.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
2026 Southern Maine Athletes of the Week: Spring Week 6
Press Herald sports writers nominate high school athletes from the prior week’s games.
Readers vote for their top choice and the winner will be announced in the newspapers the following Sunday all season long!
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Government needs hard workers, not combative populists | Jim Fossel
In Washington as in Augusta, we need people who are out for more than just their base.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Susan Collins and Graham Platner spar over Iraq War claims
The presumptive Democratic nominee has accused Maine’s senior senator of sending him to fight in the war, but Collins noted that Platner enlisted to fight after the conflict began.
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Perched above Casco Bay, this waterfront retreat offers uncommon views and access
$3.485 million | 2 Drew Road, South Portland