Portland has a rare opportunity to “reset” the Bayside neighborhood. Now that the city owns the former “midtown” parcels, we must move beyond conventional development and prioritize long-term civic value over short-term speed. To get this right, Portland City Council should adopt a design-led selection process. Rather than a standard RFP, we should use a […]
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Posted inCommunity, News
Bonny Eagle school district hires new superintendent
MSAD 6 announced Brian Campbell’s appointment to the job on Monday evening.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Feature Obituary, News
Bob Cote, longtime Pizza by Alex manager, remembered for his kindness
Cote, the Biddeford restaurant’s manager for 52 years, died last week at age 82.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
French bistro to open Thursday on Congress Street
Chérie was road-tested in a series of pop-ups starting last summer.
Posted inLetters
Vote Jordan Wood for Congress | Letter
I am supporting Jordan Wood for Congress. He is a strong advocate for Medicare for All. My family was burdened with medical debt for 20 years following an unexpected heart attack, because our insurance was deceptively inadequate. That debt has had significant consequences for our retirement security. Once we were eligible for Medicare, our cardiac […]
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Does Maine have the country’s worst child abuse rate? | Fact brief
Maine’s 2024 Child Welfare Annual Report cites substance use, mental health challenges and a number of other family stressors as negatively affecting child safety.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
There should be no loophole for intoxicating hemp products | Opinion
By tightening restrictions to protect children and public health, Congress acted appropriately. It must not bow to industry pressure to undo them.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Susan Collins questions Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The fund was created in response to a $10 billion lawsuit President Donald Trump filed against the IRS over the unauthorized release of his tax records.
Posted inBusiness, Food
4 (more) chefs tell us the favorite Portland dishes they didn’t make themselves
Plus 8 additional recommendations for can’t-miss food in the city and beyond.
Posted inCommunity, News
Frye Island will reestablish police department
The decision follows a reduction in contracted service from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.