After two losses in a row, there’s a break in the schedule, giving players and coaches time to reflect on what they’ve learned, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Portland
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Rhode Island FC ousts Hearts of Pine in U.S. Open Cup
Portland gives up two goals in the first half and loses to USL Championship team Rhode Island FC.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
It’s time to reclaim Franklin Street for Portland | Opinion
The city needs to join other communities that have taken back their urban arterials and highways.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
E-ZPass security shutdown delays Maine Turnpike toll charges
The MTA plans to resume posting charges to user accounts this week after the system was taken down for 12 hours last month to avoid a potential security breach.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Southern Maine baseball teams to watch in 2025
Gorham in Class A and Greely in Class B are the teams to beat.
Posted inMaine
Four Square World Championship returns for 20th year in Bridgton
The 20th annual Four Square World Championship took place in Bridgton, with people coming from across the country to play the classic childhood game.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s only law school asks state for $1 million to reopen criminal law clinic
The University of Maine School of Law is trying to reestablish a criminal justice legal clinic for student attorneys, but funding it could be a roadblock in a tight budget year.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Portland should proceed with caution on North Deering housing proposal | Opinion
The proposed development at 1 Hope Ave. brings with it geological and other risks.
Posted inMaine
Portland city manager’s budget proposal calls for 6.2% citywide tax increase
The city says it will need to pull nearly $9 million from its rainy day fund to maintain social services and still mitigate tax increases in the wake of federal and state funding cuts. The city also passed a Vision Zero plan in an effort to improve pedestrian safety.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine business owners raise alarm about tariff impacts
Companies and their customers are canceling projects, delaying expansions and struggling to make sense of Trump’s ever-changing tariff actions.