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Business, Food, Maine, News

Marquis Lounge to take over Sagamore Hill Lounge space

by Peggy Grodinsky December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

Sagamore Hill, in Portland’s Arts District, is closing after 8 years.

Obituaries

Obituary: Gary D. White

December 16, 2025

PORTLAND – Gary D. White, 73, of Portland, died Monday Dec. 15, 2025, at his residence.Funeral services will be held at …

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values

Maine Hanukkah celebrations take on extra meaning following Australia attack

by Drew Johnson December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Two celebrations in Portland on Sunday came with heightened police presence, but vigilance and public displays of faith are some of the best responses to hate, Jewish community leaders say.

Maine, News

Portland City Council votes unanimously to reallocate opioid settlement funds

by Grace Benninghoff December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

The council allocated $1.4 million to 5 programs supporting the homeless and people who struggle with substance abuse.

Maine, News

Portland Mayor Dion warns of federal cuts, calls for changes to needle exchange

by Grace Benninghoff December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

In his State of the City address, the mayor highlighted the city’s progress on public safety and underscored the affordability crisis.

Maine, News

Panel of Maine judges weighs whether to reprimand state supreme court justice

by Emily Allen December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Catherine Connors, an associate justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, has been accused of failing to recuse herself from major foreclosure decisions, despite her past experience representing banks.

Business, Maine, News

Most drivers on Maine Turnpike speed through work zones

by Daniel Kool December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Earlier this year, the turnpike authority supported a bill that would allow the state to try using traffic cameras to identify and ticket speeders in highway work zones.