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How safe is the Gorham battery farm?

by Robert Lowell March 3, 2026March 11, 2026

Fires at battery farms can be difficult to extinguish, but Cross Town Energy Storage was built with safeguards, its Texas owner says.

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Maine’s State House for a day of legislative action in photos

March 3, 2026March 5, 2026

Joe Phelan captures a legislative sentiment, a House of Representatives session and general activity under the dome in Augusta.

Business, Maine, News

UMaine taps into satellite data to help oyster farmers

by Penelope Overton March 3, 2026March 5, 2026

A free online dashboard uses the information to help Maine oyster farmers predict time to market.

Boys Hockey, Varsity Maine

These Maine boys hockey players are Travis Roy Award semifinalists

by Staff report March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Thornton Academy, Yarmouth/Cheverus and Falmouth each have two players in the running for the prestigious award.

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Community resilience in South Portland | Our Sustainable City

by Robyn Landes March 3, 2026March 30, 2026

Community resilience thrives on interconnectedness. Across city of South Portland departments, there are free programs and services that share an overlapping desire to strengthen collective well-being and meet community needs. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, community members gathered at the South Portland Public Library for the Sweet City Services: Gems for South Portland Residents event, where municipal staff […]

Maine, News

Portland approves purchase of police drone after delaying decision last fall

by Andrew Rice March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

After months of debate, police officials convinced city councilors that the device would not be used to violate privacy and would not be accessed by federal agencies.