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Arts & Entertainment, Books, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine

Portland comic arts festival draws on the indie scene

by Ray Routhier April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Comic Arts Maine Portland, which began in 2025, will feature exhibitors, workshops and panels with comics creators on Saturday.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine

Historical photos trace Maine’s roller skating craze back to the 1930s

by Aimsel Ponti April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

Roller skating has been a popular activity for decades.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine

Ahead of Portland shows, actor Nick Offerman talks Ron Swanson, woodworking and new projects

by Aimsel Ponti April 6, 2026April 13, 2026

The humorist, actor, writer and woodworker has 2 performances at Merrill Auditorium.

Community, Life & Culture, News, Religion and Values

Maine’s Jewish community observes Passover

by Drew Johnson April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

The Chabad of Maine in Portland was one of many places where people gathered for Seders on Wednesday and Thursday.

Business, Community, Health, News

Sanford residents raise concerns about environmental impact of proposed sludge plant

by Abigail Driscoll April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

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.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine

Portland teacher announced as new Maine poet laureate

by Ray Routhier April 3, 2026April 4, 2026

Dawn Potter, of Portland, was named Friday as the seventh person to fill the role, which was created in 1995.

Health, News

Proposed Medicaid rule changes in Maine have sown confusion, child advocates say

by Joe Lawlor April 3, 2026April 5, 2026

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has proposed changes to Medicaid’s Section 28, which offers services to help children with life and social skills.

Community, Life & Culture, News, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Sea Dogs arrive in Portland

by Gregory Rec April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Players and coaches arrived at Hadlock Field this week and held a Fan Night at the Portland Expo on Wednesday night. Opening day at Hadlock Field is Tuesday.