PORTLAND – Derek Hance O’Brien, 42, of Portland, passed peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Aug. 25, 2025. His …
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Marvel and DC comic creator Mort Todd of Portland dies at 63
The Maine native, who died Sunday, worked for Marvel and DC comics as well as Cracked magazine and helped launch others’ comic careers.
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Maine colleges mostly unaffected by decline in international students
The state has bucked a national trend that has seen a 30% drop in enrollment by foreign students in the wake of Trump administration immigration and education policies.
Posted inMaine, News
Trump administration to release AmeriCorps funding
Maine was one of more than two dozen states challenging the administration’s deep cuts to the national service volunteerism program.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Bat in Portland tests positive for rabies
It is one of 4 confirmed cases of rabies in Cumberland County this year and 26 statewide.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
7 Maine events this week include Porchfest, a bee fest and crafts fair
Also, go see ‘When Elvis Met The Beatles’ in Ogunquit or Irish dance in Portland.
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Lewiston soccer club fundraising for star defender detained by ICE
Malunda Destino, 24, a starting defender for Maine Legends FC, was detained by ICE last week and is currently in custody in Massachusetts.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cross country relays boost confidence, provide fun start to season for runners, coaches
Athletes get the chance to cheer on fellow teammates at the SMAA Relays and enjoy building up their preparation on a fast track.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland residential property values increased an average of 43% in last year
A citywide revaluation finalized this week determined that values increased much more on homes than businesses, which could lead to bigger tax bills for some.
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Federal judge in Maine considers whether to bring back a man Border Patrol flew to Texas
Edgar Vicente Bermeo Sicha’s lawyer said Border Patrol held his client for weeks.