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A look back at the man who made Renys, a century after his birth
Here are some stories across the decades about R.H. Reny, the founder of the Renys department store chain, curated from our newspaper archives.
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Posted inDo This, Life & Culture, Maine
Historical photos capture The Go-Go’s keeping the beat in Portland
The all-female band brought their hit tunes to the Cumberland County Civic Center for a hot summer’s night of music.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner is still ‘a mystery’ to Maine voters. It’s costing Democrats millions.
He’s spending three times as much on ads in the U.S. Senate primary as Gov. Janet Mills, who went on the attack this week over her opponent’s old internet comments about sexual assault.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
In Maine’s tight real estate market, some look to home staging to stand out
As competition grows, home sellers are looking for every advantage.
Posted inDo This, Maine
7 seasonal activities showing spring is finally coming to Maine
Ice cream stands, paved paths and early-opening fish shacks tell you winter might finally be over.
Posted inMaine, News
Bath Iron Works worker’s union set to strike Monday
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association is protesting the company’s contract offer, which did not meet their demands for better pay, insurance and retirement.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston lifts boil water order following Sunday’s water main break
Officials say residents in the impacted areas should run their cold water for 5 minutes before use to help flush out the system.
Posted inMaine, News
Could an underwater AI-data center come to Maine?
A proposal to put tidal energy turbines and a computer array on the sea floor near Eastport has some locals concerned.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education, Spelling Bee
Washington County student wins Maine State Spelling Bee
Winner Tristan Singh, an eighth grader from Machias, will now compete against the best in the nation in May at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.