Two projects approved by the Portland Planning Board this week will add much-needed housing — but for one of them, the lack of parking could spell trouble.
Portland
Slump to states: How Cheverus girls basketball bounced back
The Stags dropped three in a row after Christmas, but used the dip as motivation to turn themselves into a championship team.
Portland is restaurant-obsessed. And should be.
Talking about where we’ve eaten lately and what places we want to try has become our collective pastime.
Latest pedestrian death in Portland raises questions about safety near homeless shelter
Justin Mitchell was hit and killed by a car Sunday night as he was walking on Riverside Street near the Portland homeless shelter, where advocates say there long have been concerns about pedestrian safety.
Westbrook’s Winterfest set for Saturday
The annual event at Riverbank Park features live music, ice carving, goat petting, pie contests and more.
‘Thousands’ will miss Frog & Turtle in Westbrook
Rising costs and a city order pile on the downtown pub that’s been a fixture for 18 years.
Southern Maine people and business news: Feb. 26
Recent hires, promotions, appointments and other business news from United Way of Southern Maine, Saco and Biddeford Savings, The Boulos Co., Verrill, Maine Center for Entrepreneurs and St.Germain.
Southern Maine Arts Calendar: Feb. 28-March 7
Comedy Friday 2/28 Stacked Showcase: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com The Dark and Dirty Show: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/1 Sal Vulcano: 7 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland. $48.25-$125.75. Contact: porttix.com Matt Shore; Steph Dalwin; […]
Portland Meetings: Feb. 26-March 5
Municipal meetings for the city of Portland from Feb. 26 to March 5.
Cheverus/Yarmouth blanks Cape to begin title defense
Cheverus/Yarmouth prevails, 5-0, in quarterfinals, Leavitt co-op up next.