Standing room and bench seat tickets will be distributed throughout the season for Maine’s professional men’s soccer team.
2026
Portland Planning Board opposes buffer for large music venues
The board’s vote is only a recommendation to the City Council. But if the buffer is approved, it would scuttle a 3,300-seat venue proposed by Live Nation.
South Portland School Department proposes closing Kaler Elementary
The school district offered two options for school reconfiguration and redistricting for the next school year.
America is emulating Russia | Letter
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr recently warned broadcasters that their outlets’ government-issued licenses for use of the airwaves could be revoked if they publicly report information his agency deems as false. The president subsequently endorsed his appointee’s statement. I suppose these dark statements from Mr. Carr and Mr. Trump represent “just another day” in […]
New ‘elevated dive’ bar and restaurant planned on Portland’s Preble Street
The Velvet Dog is on track to launch by June.
250 years ago, Gorham colonel led army regiments in the Revolution
This week in 1776, Edmund Phinney’s regiment was on a march to Fort Ticonderoga from Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Carlow seeks reelection to Maine House District 137
Rep. Nathan Carlow is the Republican candidate going up against Democrat Charles Tilburg for the seat.
Bath Iron Works union hits the picket line
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association is on strike after rejecting the shipyard’s contract offer over the weekend.
Horrified by war on Iran | Letter
Well, here is our “holy war,” at last, and I am horrified. I’m horrified that Christian leaders have been invited by the White House Faith Office to pray with President Trump in the Oval Office, and that there is a White House Faith Office, a clear violation of the “sacred” principle of the separation of […]
Maine Democrats: Don’t forget David Costello in Senate primary | Steve Collins
As the battle between Janet Mills and Graham Platner grows ever more bitter, the third candidate in the race can strike a different note.