Many of the state’s water mains are nearing the end of their lives, but it can be difficult to predict where or when the next one will fail.
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Portland residents hit the trails with city’s new Park Ranger Hike Club
The hike club will take place every other Saturday throughout the spring, showcasing Portland’s expansive trail systems.
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Topsham kids will turn US 250th celebrations into a circus
The Woodside One Wheelers, a unicycle group based out of Topsham, will travel to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., this summer for a series of performances celebrating America’s birthday.
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Police calls to Portland Public Library more than doubled in 2025
The 145% year-over-year increase is renewing debate about the lack of a day space for homeless individuals in Maine’s largest city.
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Broadway Bowl in South Portland to close after less than 3 years
The South Portland bowling alley, run by the same owners as Bayside Bowl in Portland, opened in November 2023.
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Suspect in 2017 Portland homicide makes first court appearance
Stephen Versluis Jr., 42, was accused this week of killing Sunao ‘Tom’ Yamada, who was found dead in downtown Portland in September 2017.
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Lewiston neighborhood rallies to help family that lost home in fire
The family’s 3-year-old daughter is being credited with alerting everyone to the blaze.
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Topsham-area school board approves $61 million budget
The budget would raise taxes by an average of 8.5% in each of the four towns served by the district.
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Former Westbrook mayoral candidate agrees to plea deal for domestic violence assault
Philip Spiller Jr. pleaded no contest at a hearing in Cumberland County Superior Court on Friday. Most of his sentence was suspended.
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Portland council to consider ICE limits, concert venue buffer, capital improvement plan
In a jam-packed meeting Monday, the City Council will also hear from the city manager about the proposed 2026-27 budget and how much it could impact property taxpayers.