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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Donald “Donny” Stanley
PORTLAND – Donald “Donny” Stanley, 59, of Portland, passed away on Aug. 20, 2025 after a brief illness at Maine Medical …
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Posted inSoftball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Cheverus softball star Addison DeRoche pays it forward
The $1,000 Gatorade donates to the Mental Edge Softball Camp in DeRoche’s name will help more girls learn to play softball with a positive attitude.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Investigation underway after person dies at Cumberland County Jail
The person was found dead Friday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland businesses share concerns as City Council considers $20 minimum wage
Supporters say pay hasn’t kept up with the cost of living, while opponents say they would have to lay off staff to account for the increase and note that voters shot down a similar proposal in 2022.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine Med addressing bat problem in neonatal intensive care unit
Hospital officials say they are working on various measures to prevent ‘bat incursions.’
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
On Women in Sports Night at Hadlock Field, role models take center stage
The Sea Dogs honored the women setting the tone for the next generation prior to Thursday’s game.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Maine’s best bets this week: Bonnie Raitt and the Windjammer Festival
You can also dance to the music of Funkationland and shop at the Old Port Makers Market, both in Portland.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mosquitoes in Portland test positive for West Nile virus
The mosquitoes are the first in Maine to test positive for any mosquito-borne virus this year, state health officials say.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland mayor says city may not be required to work with ICE, despite federal grant terms
Mark Dion says a temporary injunction bars the federal government from making cooperation with immigration officials a condition for funding airport upgrades.