Comedy Friday 3/7 “Gals and Pals”: 8 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. events.humanitix.com Friday 3/7 & Saturday 3/8 Leah Rudick: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $30-$35. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/8 Sam Morril: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., […]
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Our favorite images from Tuesday’s high school hockey playoffs
Cheverus/Yarmouth, Kents Hill and Thornton Academy each punched their tickets into this weekend’s state championships.
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Cheverus/Yarmouth doubles up Gorham to repeat as B South champion
Repeat title just 45 minutes away after a 4-2 victory; John Bapst or Messalonskee next.
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Federal government announces, then hits pause on, plan to sell 4 buildings in Maine
The federal government had posted a list of more than 300 ‘non-core’ properties slated to be sold that included the US Custom House in Portland and 3 other federal properties across the state.
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Portland schools superintendent proposes $172 million budget with 5.3% property tax hike
The proposed budget for fiscal 2026 includes added staff in areas of early literacy, special education and music.
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Maine Class B South boys hockey final highlight reel
Scoring plays form Cheverus/Yarmouth’s regional title win over Gorham in Portland.
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Cheverus/Yarmouth boys hockey earns return trip to Class B final
The defending champions score three times in the second period to beat Gorham in the B South title game.
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Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
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Maine immigration group is worried about taking over Portland’s shelter for asylum seekers
The shelter at 166 Riverside is run by the city and has served hundreds of asylum seekers since 2023 — but it’s unclear how operations will continue after July.
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Two candidates qualify to run for Portland school board seat
Jayne Sawtelle, a retired Portland music teacher, and Cassidy LaCroix, a general contractor and parent of a Talbot Elementary student, will appear on the June ballot to fill the seat vacated by Benjamin Grant.