Postcards revolutionized casual conversation in the late 1800s. Decades later, as antique store bargain finds, they can give us a unique window into days gone by in Maine.
Portland
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One of the last places for veterans in Portland is for sale. Regulars say leaving would be painful.
AmVets Post 25 has been in the same Washington Avenue building since 1953, but now it’s on the market. Veterans say letting go of the place will be tough, even if the post opens in a new spot.
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Posted inFood, Recipes
Onigiri may be a simple snack, but making it takes a little skill
I’ve loved onigiri, a Japanese snack made from rice and seaweed, for 4 decades. But when I tried to make them for the first time, it wasn’t pretty.
Posted inMaine, News
Last year, Portland moved to fund 3 new programs for homeless people. Only 1 is up and running.
The City Council allotted most of $1.38 million in settlement funds for a new day space and a methadone clinic, but the head of the Health & Human Services Department is now advising councilors to reconsider.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Attorney General joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s defunding of abortion providers
Federal funding does not pay for abortions, but does help pay for health care services at Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Sea Dogs pitcher Payton Tolle on fast track to Red Sox
The big left-hander, a 2024 draft pick, has been dominant since his promotion to Portland in late June.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Neighborhood bar coming to Portland’s West End
Gill’s Bar is slated to open in September in the former Bao Bao Dumpling House location.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Here are some areas to avoid during this weekend’s Back Cove festival in Portland
Several Portland streets will be closed during the event on Saturday and Sunday, including Baxter Boulevard and all the roads into Payson Park.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Gloria Ann “Granny” Harmon
PORTLAND – Gloria Ann “Granny” Harmon, 64, passed away peacefully on July, 12, 2025, surrounded by those she loved. Born on …
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Augusta considers adding ‘ambassadors’ to aid homeless in downtown
An ambassador program could supplement police patrols of the downtown area, where merchants have expressed concerns over the number of homeless people, officials said.