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Bike lane lessons should be applied throughout Portland | Opinion

by Zack Barowitz and Winston Lumpkins IV January 10, 2026January 9, 2026

The protected lanes on Park Avenue haven’t worked as intended.

Questions remain on proposed Portland tower | Letter

January 10, 2026January 9, 2026

Leslie Bridgers is right to question the proposed tower in Portland (“30-story tower will be Portland’s next architectural regret,” Dec. 12). But beyond aesthetics, our planning board owes us answers about precedents, process and purpose. Can Portland’s housing needs be met without a structure taller than any building in comparable coastal cities — and twice […]

Food, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Strangers met for dinner at 5 Portland restaurants. Despite our fears, it was fun. | Column

by Leslie Bridgers January 10, 2026January 12, 2026

Based on personal traits and dining preferences, The Maine Dinner Club matches people up to share a meal out. It wasn’t as awkward as you might think.

Maine, Politics

Maine legalized iGaming. Will tribes actually benefit?

by Billy Kobin January 10, 2026January 9, 2026

Wabanaki chiefs praised Gov. Janet Mills’ move, but the existing gambling landscape and a people’s veto effort add wrinkles to the change.

Health, News

Flu, norovirus and other illnesses circulating in Maine

by Joe Lawlor January 9, 2026January 11, 2026

Wastewater data is showing ‘high’ levels of norovirus in communities.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the finalists for 2025 Gaziano football lineman awards

by Mike Mandell January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Winners of the awards, given annually to the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in the state, will be announced Jan. 23.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Maine, News

What does Portland’s new fee mean for local concert venues?

by Megan Gray January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Thompson’s Point and Cross Insurance Arena are the only existing venues in Portland big enough to trigger the fee. Portland Music Hall, proposed by Live Nation and a local developer, would be subject to the fee if it is approved.