PORTLAND – Richard Edward Barringer, cabinet member for three Maine governors and public policy educator, died on Oct. 20, 2025.
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Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Late goal lifts Cheverus field hockey past Skowhegan for third straight Class A title
The Stags surrender a tying goal late in regulation, then score the winner with 1:58 to go to beat Skowhegan for the state championship.
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Posted inLetters
Support rooftop solar on Portland’s schools and municipal buildings | Letter
I’m writing in regard to your op-ed about Sun Day, held at Lincoln Park in Portland on Sept. 21. Hundreds attended, and a group I volunteer with, Portland Climate Action Team (PCAT), had a table visited by many. Among them were members of the Portland High School Environmental Club, who are reinvigorating a 2019 initiative […]
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Portland football bests rival Deering in A North semis
The defending Class A champs will host Bangor in the regional final next week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine travelers anxious over nationwide flight cancellations
At Portland International Jetport, at least 96% of flights are connected to 15 major airports directly impacted by FAA-required cancellations.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine coach, defender in running for USL League One honors
Bobby Murphy is a finalist for coach of the year, while Nathan Messer is in contention for the defender of the year.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
Boxers Casey Streeter, Wade Faria eager for Saturday fights
At vastly different stages in their careers, the Portland Boxing Club fighters share a passion for the sport.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Maine’s Amy Allen nominated for songwriting Grammy for work with Sabrina Carpenter and others
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for her work on Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album, as well as work with several other artists. A win in February would give her the award for a second straight year.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, News, Real Estate
Woodfords Corner has been on the rise. Is the new LoanMax a bad sign? | Column
With the unsightly title loan company taking up a prominent location and the Artist & Craftsman Supply store moving, some are concerned about the direction of the neighborhood. Others believe it’s a blip.
Posted inMaine, News
Encounter between Portland eighth-grader, stranger on walk to school ‘not nefarious,’ police say
The girl was not injured and the family declined to press charges.