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Sudden downpours from ‘omega block’ threaten flooding across Maine

by Kelley Bouchard May 5, 2025May 6, 2025

Rainstorms caused by the unusual weather pattern started to hit Maine late Monday and are expected to continue through Wednesday.

Do This

This week’s best bets: Agatha Christie on stage and international cuisine

by Aimsel Ponti May 5, 2025May 5, 2025

A Taste of Nations Food Festival is this weekend in Portland.

Do This, Food

Historical photos: Decades of sweet treats at Tony’s Donuts in Portland

by Aimsel Ponti May 5, 2025May 7, 2025

The Portland doughnut shop opened in 1965.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Maine Mayhem film festival explores post-COVID themes — on a student budget

by Dennis Perkins May 5, 2025May 6, 2025

The student film festival will screen the work of SMCC students at Nickelodeon Cinema on Thursday, as well as several other venues around the state.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Singer Lady Pills brings fuzzy indie-pop to Portland

by Aimsel Ponti May 5, 2025May 3, 2025

She’ll be performing her new album at Hi-Fidelity Brewing in Portland.

Letters

Hold cruise lines responsible for pollution emissions in Portland | Letter

May 5, 2025May 4, 2025

It is that season again. For the next seven months, cruise ships will be coming to Portland, not stopping until November. It is easy for Portland to be reactive to cruise ships. They show up and disembark thousands of passengers, and the city collects restricted revenue that can only be used for the port infrastructure […]