PORTLAND – Jean Viletta (Blanchard) Griffin passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 95. Jean was born on …
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Mainers roll with start of Real ID travel requirements
Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.
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Kennebunkport to celebrate 100th birthday of Barbara Bush
The celebration will include many of the former first lady’s favorite things, including a dog walk on Gooch’s Beach.
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Proposal for Maine’s tallest building would transform Portland’s skyline
A local developer unveiled plans to redevelop the Canal Plaza Block in the Old Port and build what would become the state’s tallest structure.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Multiunit homebuyers are turning sour on Portland
Real estate experts say high prices, rent control and competition from new inventory have sent the would-be landlords packing. And they’re heading to Lewiston-Auburn.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland mock trial team prepares for first national competition in decades
Eight Casco Bay students will portray prosecutors, defense attorneys and witnesses as part of the extracurricular competition that combines elements of legal analysis, public speaking and theater.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Maine restaurateurs put Mom’s recipes on the menu
Four Portland food professionals share how they’ve incorporated prized recipes from their mothers into their restaurant and bakery menus.
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Obituary: William Henry Slavick
PORTLAND – William Henry Slavick, husband, father, social justice and peace advocate, and retired English professor, died at 97, surrounded by …
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Drizzly days bring relatively low rainfall to Maine, despite ‘omega block’
Between Sunday and Tuesday evening, less than 2 inches of rain fell over most of the state, though parts of southern Maine experienced between 2-3 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
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Cut from high school team, this Sea Dogs pitcher perseveres
Tyler Uberstine has had to prove doubters wrong and overcome injury to make it to Double-A.