Adults who want to visit the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland must be accompanied by a child or attend a special event, like the Imagination Ball happening next week.
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Moratorium on new Portland music venues, including Live Nation hall, comes up for a vote
The City Council will hold a public hearing and a vote on the proposal Monday.
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Posted inMaine
Trump administration cut key FEMA grant. What does that mean for Maine projects?
Eighteen resilience projects around the state had their Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.
Posted inMaine, News
USDA funding uncertainty puts Maine farmers in a bind
As vital federal grants and project money continues to be frozen, farmers are being forced to make hard decisions.
Posted inMaine, News
Second fire in a month breaks out at Gorham cannabis facility
The Gorham Fire Department responded to a 911 call on Saturday reporting black smoke coming from the building on 7 Country Road.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
Maine’s electricity prices grew at third fastest rate in US, analysis shows
Securing cheaper, cleaner power has become harder than anticipated.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Volunteers, families clean up Portland’s Eastern Prom to mark Earth Day
On a wet Sunday, two dozen volunteers braved the rain and traversed steep hills, brambles and puddles to pick up trash.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine fisherman dies in apparent accident while working off Massachusetts, Coast Guard says
Jaxson Marston, 26, died from his injuries after being struck by a snapped rope Friday. A second crew member was taken to the hospital with a concussion and possible broken ribs.
Posted inMaine, News
Windsor volunteers show up for man who showed up for others
When Bob Brann, a longtime volunteer in town, needed help building a ramp at his home, help showed up.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
As Trump attacks DEI, Lewiston students find value in high school’s culture clubs
Lewiston High School’s Black Student Union and Muslim Student Association are places students say they can feel accepted and recognized, and enlighten other students.