The new fee structure will provide an incentive for ships to use cleaner fuels while moored in the city’s harbor.
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Recruiters may be targeting homeless Mainers for out-of-state detox centers, officials warn
‘Local nonprofits are concerned that outreach efforts may be a form of patient brokering,’ according to an announcement by the Maine Statewide Homeless Council.
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Maine heating oil prices up more than 20% since last week, state says
Prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran late last month.
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UMaine, BC men’s hockey teams face off with seasons on the line
Both teams began the season with NCAA tournament aspirations, but one team’s season will end Friday in the Hockey East quarterfinals.
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Women’s sports bar coming to Maine
The Sports Bra, which kicked off a trend of bars dedicated to showing women’s games, plans to open its fifth franchise location in Portland.
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Maine Mariners’ confidence climbing during lengthy winning streak
The Mariners were scuffling early, but have rounded into form while winning 11 straight games and putting themselves near the front of the playoff race.
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Portland negotiating settlement with landlord it claims violated rent control ordinance 68 times
The city found that Geoffrey Rice overcharged tenants at dozens of units across 14 of his buildings from 2023 to 2025.
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Portland French wine bar and restaurant Elizabeth opening this spring
The Wharf Street venue aims to launch in April.
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New exhibits bring diversity, fresh views to Colby College, Portland art spaces
‘Mawte: Bound Together’ at Colby Museum offers an exhibit entirely from Indigenous perspectives, while ‘Polyphony’ brings together works from 20 artists at Cove Street Arts.
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The best of Maine movies this week include a sexy biker flick, Bogart and Oscar nominees
Films to catch from Portland to Rockland and points in between.