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‘An Evening at Dave’s Sauna’ tells the onstage tale of a risqué Maine hot spot

by Alexandra Hall April 29, 2026May 13, 2026

The musical, about a group of quirky and libertine characters who frequented the real-life South Paris establishment in the 1970s and ’80s, opens a 6-show run at Stevens Square Theater in Portland.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

International project in Portland spotlights textiles crafted by trans artists

by Alexandra Hall April 29, 2026April 30, 2026

‘Soft Edges’ runs through the end of May at Light Manufacturing studio.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Two Maine poets trade first-class mail — in verse

by Samara Brass April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Poets Gibson Fay-LeBlanc and Stuart Kestenbaum exchanged poems about daily life through the mail, finding connection through a slower form of communication.

Community, Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Times Record

A Brunswick man is accused of brutally killing his neighbor. Here’s what we know.

by Katie Langley April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Tanner Dostie, 45, was charged with murder after police found remains at his home on Randall Circle.

Community, News

Portland Water District taking legal action over South Portland water main breaks

by Drew Johnson April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

The water district alleges that Railroad Weed Control Inc. is responsible for over $150,000 in damage sustained following a series of water main breaks in South Portland last summer.

Maine, News

State police investigating death of missing Thomaston man

by Drew Johnson April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Darryl Sanborn, 64, was last seen in Waldoboro on April 5.

Business, Community, Food, News

City closes Y%F Coffee in Portland

by Drew Johnson April 28, 2026April 29, 2026

The new coffee shop on Congress Street hopes to reopen soon despite facing violations for operating without a business license or a certificate of occupancy.