The supply cost hike is tied largely to wholesale natural gas prices that are on track to keep rising in 2026, in part because more gas will be shipped overseas.
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Obituary: Charles Sumner Foss
PORTLAND – Charles Sumner Foss died on Oct. 14, 2025 at the age of 82 after a long period of declining …
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Obituary: Janet Ann Shea
PORTLAND – Janet Ann Shea, 90, of Portland, formerly of Tenants Harbor and Newton, Mass., passed away on Oct. 12, 2025, …
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Obituary: Lila Kerman
PORTLAND – Lila “Lulu” Kerman passed away on Oct. 3, 2025. She died from medical complications of long-term heavy alcohol use.
She …
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Obituary: John Patrick McVeigh
PORTLAND – John Patrick McVeigh, of Portland, was born in New York City, N.Y. on a hot day, July 31, 1947, …
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Maine Trust for Local News wins more than 100 awards at annual press contest
The Maine Press Association added 2 former journalists from the Portland Press Herald to its Hall of Fame.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Hearts of Pine clinch playoff berth with tie
Portland can’t hold onto a lead but secures a draw and makes the postseason in its first season.
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‘No Kings’ protests draw thousands of Mainers opposed to Trump policies
The protests in Maine were among more than 2,600 rallies being held nationwide on Saturday in response to federal actions and policies that organizers say threaten democracy.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Live updates: Mainers gather across the state for latest No Kings protests
Organizers say they expect even larger crowds than those that gathered in June to protest the Trump administration’s actions. In Maine, rallies are planned for Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta and dozens of other communities.
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Proposed tower does not match Portland’s character or identity | Opinion
Far from an urban lighthouse (really?), this 30-story building would be a violent, nonconforming intrusion.