Redfern Properties wants to build more than 500 market-rate apartments in Bayside, but the economic climate would have to improve significantly for the project to move forward.
Portland
Posted inLetters
Letter: New music venue would be a great asset to Portland
As a major restaurant owner in Portland for 33 years, and being located so close to the Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium in distance, I would seek the Planning Board’s approval of the proposed Portland Music Hall. After losing my store this year, and being one of 33 local food spots to close in […]
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Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Sports Editor Michael Hoffer: What a wild ride it’s been; 25 years with The Forecaster
All good things must end. For nearly four decades, The Forecaster has taken immense pride in being a weekly part of our communities’ heartbeat. This week brings our final print edition and while the product will continue with electronic editions and digital newsletters, it truly is the end of an era. Back in the fall […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
1st woman to lead Air Force Academy to give UNE commencement speech
Michelle Johnson, a retired Air Force lieutenant general, will deliver the address at the University of New England’s 190th commencement ceremony on May 17.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Society Notebook: Furniture Friends’ Slumber Party fundraises to provide the basics
In 2024 alone, the nonprofit distributed more than 1,000 beds and 5,600 other pieces of furniture to 900 households in Greater Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
New Japanese restaurant and market coming to West Bayside
Lauded Portland Chef Masahiko Miyake is launching the two venues on Hanover Street this fall.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Maine men’s hockey has enjoyed success as a No. 1 seed in NCAA tournament
The Black Bears will be the top seed in Allentown, Pennsylvania when they take on Penn State in Friday’s opening round.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls indoor track: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Windham, Scarborough and Bangor standouts were among the state’s best this winter.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Indoor Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Meet the 2024-25 Varsity Maine winter All-State/All-Region teams
We finish our winter all-state awards with the best of boys basketball, showcasing the 12 players who made the biggest impact this season.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls indoor track: 2025 Press Herald All-Region team
Four distance runners highlight group of top performers in southern Maine.