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Published
April 21, 2025

Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff

Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
Published
April 21, 2025

Portland man accused of shooting, injuring woman in downtown apartment

The 36-year-old woman was brought to Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Published
April 21, 2025

Crafty Mainers have it all sewn (and buttoned and knit) up

Mainers have the highest rates of participation in some kinds of fiber art — weaving, crocheting, quilting, needlepoint, knitting or sewing — in the country.
Published
April 21, 2025

Adam Ayan’s skill is one reason why recorded music sounds so good

Mastering is the final process in the making of an album.
Published
April 21, 2025

Throwback photos: Portland’s Congress Square Park across the decades

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Published
April 21, 2025

This week’s best bets: Sea Dogs and real dogs, ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and singer Mary Fahl

Also, EqualityMaine's 40th anniversary gala is on Saturday and Maine Wildlife Park in Gray opens for the season.
Published
April 21, 2025

‘The Arboretum Cycle’ is an experimental meditation, captured on film

The filmmaker's exacting requirements for screening the seven-film series are almost as intriguing as the work itself.
Published
April 21, 2025

Maine’s busiest shelter is losing millions in state funding

After months of clashing over General Assistance reimbursements to local emergency shelters, DHHS adopts a new rule that will slash Portland’s rate nearly in half.
Published
April 21, 2025

Some parents and teachers want Portland schools to be phone-free. The district just took the first step.

A school board committee advanced a policy Tuesday that would have schools collect student phones at the start of the day and return them at the end.
Published
April 20, 2025

Recreational vehicle driver arrested after standoff with Portland police

Police said they found the vehicle blocking traffic on Elm and Lancaster streets and arrested the man, who faces several charges, after a two-hour standoff.