A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.
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Maine college endowments saw big gains in 2025
The University of New England and University of Maine grew their investments more than 30% and 19%, respectively, in 2025.
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A Portland nonprofit says it helped dozens of immigrant families avoid eviction. Hundreds more are at risk.
Project Home says nearly 700 households have applied for rent or mortgage assistance after a sudden loss of income caused by the recent ICE surge. Some advocates have called for a statewide moratorium on evictions.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Interest in curling sweeps Maine during Winter Olympics
Clubs in Portland and Belfast aim to welcome new fans of the sport.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
Portland’s Observatory was an early social media network | Column
Lemuel Moody’s monitoring tower at the summit of Munjoy Hill took a new approach to architecture when it was built in 1807.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
These Mainers are learning to play musical instruments later in life – and gaining unexpected joy
It is never too late to pick up an instrument for the first time, or after a long time away, say these Maine musicians.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
See photos from Tuesday’s Maine high school postseason competitions
Boys and girls competed in basketball quarterfinals in Augusta and Portland.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class A South girls basketball teams adjust to new playoff home
Quarterfinal and semifinal games are at the Expo, which for former Class AA schools creates a new playoff environment and a “different vibe.”
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Portland rent board says landlord should pay former tenants $30,000 in overcharged rent
The landlord claims he lived in the basement of his 3-unit building and therefore should be exempt from the city’s rent control ordinance.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
First place in final Varsity Maine girls hockey poll goes to the champs
Yarmouth/Freeport finishes atop rankings after beating the best.