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Maine, News

Portland pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle

by Drew Johnson June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Police responded to the collision at the intersection of Marginal Way and Preble Street at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Health, Maine, News

MaineHealth receives grant to study PFAS exposure in children

by Joe Lawlor June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

The 5-year NIH grant will fund research into whether childhood exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ increases risk of obesity, diabetes and other health issues.

Food, News

Portland Bread Crawl returns for second year

by Tim Cebula June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

The event guides participants through the city’s impressive baking scene.

Books, Food, Life & Culture

For children, the pages of books hold menus of tasty comforts

by Peggy Grodinsky June 16, 2026June 15, 2026

We asked a few experts why so many children’s books feature food.

Food, Maine, News

Maine restaurateur Dana Street wins James Beard Award

by Tim Cebula, Drew Johnson and Peggy Grodinsky June 15, 2026June 16, 2026

The founder of Fore Street, Scales, Standard Baking Co., and Street and Co., all in Portland, took home the Outstanding Restaurateur award.

Community, Maine, News

Portland council votes down plan to request payments from tax-exempt property owners

by Andrew Rice June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

An amendment that would have stripped away the payments in favor of an annual report on tax-exempt property also failed.

Maine, News, Sports

Maine’s Congolese community revels in African country’s World Cup berth

by Mike Mandell June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

The state is home to a large Congolese diaspora, one that’s excited to see the Democratic Republic of the Congo play in its first World Cup game in 52 years Wednesday.