When Spurwink Services began hosting an annual Humanitarian Awards event to honor community leaders who make Maine a healthier place to live and work, Ronald Reagan was president, “The Simpsons” were the newest thing on television, and Gun N’ Roses was about to release a debut album. A lot has changed since 1987, when Spurwink […]
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An art installation goes on a haunting journey, while another exhibit looks at books as art
Fort Hall is showing ‘Maggie Stark/Shadow Light,’ while ‘to-morrrow, the world answers everything: Andrew Hayes + Tom Phillips’ in Woolwich examines book arts.
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Obituary: Mary A. McLaughlin
PORTLAND – Mary A. McLaughlin, 78, of Portland, passed away on Monday April 21, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be …
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Lynda Hathaway, beloved Portland ice skating coach, dies at 81
Hathaway taught beginning skaters and NHL prospects alike in her 4 decades heading Troubh Ice Arena’s skating program.
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Soakology to close after 20 years on Congress Street
May 11 is the last day for the foot-soaking spa and tea lounge.
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MSNBC host Rachel Maddow sells out Portland appearance
Tickets sold out in less than a day for her State Theatre show.
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Curtains go up on Good Theater’s new Portland location
The nonprofit theater company partnered with the developers of Stevens Square in Portland to renovate the auditorium into a professional venue.
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Maine’s new cold storage facility is at the center of a legal battle over millions in unpaid bills
Several construction companies that helped build the refrigerated shipping warehouse in Portland say they are still waiting to be compensated.
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Maine breweries seek growth solutions in challenging times
As the craft beer market plateaus nationally and Maine’s market becomes more competitive than ever, local brewers turn to new alternative products and other innovations.
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Obituary: Alison L. Skillings
PORTLAND – Alison L. Skillings, 90, died peacefully on the morning of April 17, 2025 at The Cedars in Portland. She …