The festival organizers have decided to ‘pause’ this year to focus instead on Wine Wise events.
Portland
Posted inBoys Hockey, Girls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine boys and girls hockey teams that could win state titles next year
All three state champions have the opportunity to win another state championship in 2025-26.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System
The move temporarily pauses the system’s agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine people and business news: March 12
Hires, promotions and appointments at Portland Water District, Maine Sports Commission, Tate House Museum, New Ventures Maine and SailMaine, and a donation to Make-A-Wish from VIP Tires and Service.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Process to establish Portland police oversight board stalls again
After a long meeting in executive session, Mayor Mark Dion said the City Council will schedule a future workshop to discuss some of what councilors have talked about in private.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport’s working waterfront goes electric
The Island Institute launched a toolkit for those eyeing marine electrification. Some local aquaculture farms are already pivoting, transforming Maine’s coastline one boat at a time.
Posted inMaine, News
One person still in critical condition after fatal Portland fire
One person died and 4 were injured in the blaze at the home on Olympia Street early Thursday.
Posted inMaine
What would a ‘Vision Zero’ plan do to stop traffic deaths in Portland?
After a series of deadly crashes, the public has called for the city do more to ensure safer streets for residents and visitors. But city leaders say that work is already in progress and takes time.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Duke star Cooper Flagg earns ACC top player, rookie honors
Newport native is just the fourth player in league history to win both honors.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Public art collective spotlights Portland’s Wabanaki past and future
The group, Spinning Wampum, previewed a satiric play about the Casco Bay Treaty and has plans to artistically demonstrate how the city is ‘undeniably Wabanaki space.’