A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
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Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Planned Parenthood in Maine seeking more state funding to offset budget cuts
The Republican budget bill targets federal funding for non-abortion services at Planned Parenthood.
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Posted inLetters
Portland’s Fourth fizzled due to parking restrictions | Letter
As a lifelong Portland resident, I was disappointed and a bit heartbroken to witness the city of Portland eliminating parking along Baxter Boulevard for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display. And, at a time of crises throughout our city, shame on the city official who raised this issue as something that needed to be […]
Posted inGirls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Girls Game of the Year
The Cheverus hockey and Mt. Ararat basketball teams both overcome deficits en route to titles.
Posted inBusiness, Food
LB. Mini-Mart plans for two new locations in Portland
The growing convenience store brand from LB. Kitchen will be opening locations in the West End and East End.
Posted inBusiness, Food
PopUp Bagels pops up in Portland
The Connecticut-based bagel company is opening its first location in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Meet the workers who make Portland’s treasured Fore Street restaurant tick
It’s usually the marquee chef who gets all the attention. We profiled some of the many, many other behind-the-scenes people who make your night out memorable.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland to consider ‘scrubber’ ban to curb pollution from cruise ships
The proposal, submitted by Portland Cruise Control, is expected to be evaluated by a City Council subcommittee in the fall.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
On heels of big trade, new Red Sox prospect adjusts to everything
Outfielder/first baseman James Tibbs III came to Portland as part of the Rafael Devers trade.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland neighbors organize to make West End safer with traffic calming projects
A spike in pedestrian deaths motivated some neighborhood residents to take matters into their own hands while urging the city to consider further improvements.