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Sea Dogs from Venezuela reflect on playing in aftermath of devastating earthquake back home

by Jimmy James July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Portland has 6 players from Venezuela on its roster, and their homeland was on their minds after a June 24 earthquake killed thousands of people.

Cops & Courts, Health, Maine, News

Feds say criminal group has stolen more than $100K in Maine using cloned EBT cards

by Emily Allen July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

Prosecutors have charged 1 man, who they allege obtained funds using cloned cards.

Community, News

Where to see Revolutionary War history across Maine

by Marla Hoffman July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

Take off on a road trip over the long holiday weekend and through the month of July for an up-close look at how Maine helped shape a nation.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Fenix Theatre brings ‘Henry IV, Part One’ to Portland’s Deering Oaks Park

by Steve Feeney July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

This Shakespeare production took six years to make it to the park.

Community, News

Portland officials refine vision for ‘Midtown’ development

by Andrew Rice June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Councilors on Monday continued to debate how the city should develop 4 prominent vacant lots along Somerset Street. The city’s real estate agent will now finalize marketing materials.

Community, Maine, News

New parking rules around Cape Elizabeth’s ‘secret beach’ spark outcry, protest

by Dana Richie June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

The town instituted seasonal parking restrictions on streets around Shore Road for nonresidents.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Cumberland County prosecutors drop charge against Yarmouth doctor

by Emily Allen June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Peter O’Donnell, 69, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of engaging a prostitute, a Class E charge, under a deferred disposition agreement.

Community, Cops & Courts, News

Boy on bicycle hit by driver in Portland

by Morgan Womack June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

The 11-year-old was treated for a minor injury after the crash off Brighton Avenue, police say. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of pedestrian and cyclist safety in the city.