Chris Poole and his Riptide Racing officially withdraw after failing to gather the needed funds ahead of the March 31 entry deadline.
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Casco Bay Lines looking to increase passenger fares — again
The ferry service is considering a 21% increase to its peak-season ticket price after raising fares for vehicles in 2025 and for passengers in 2024.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Review
A foodie city needs affordable housing for those doing the feeding | Column
Portland’s apartment rental market is pricing out those who make the city’s reputation happen.
Posted inMaine, News
Hey Maine! The joke’s on social media this April Fools’ Day.
Did you get fooled when you saw these posts?
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
As Trump addresses the nation, Democrats hit Susan Collins over Iran vote
Maine’s senior senator told reporters in Sanford on Tuesday that she does not support boots on the ground in Iran.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Does New England rely on natural gas for about half of its electricity? | Fact brief
Maine relies more on renewable sources than New England as a whole but still uses significant amounts of natural gas for energy generation.
Posted inEvents, Like A Boss, Open Door
Watch: Open Door with Andrew Butcher, president of Maine Connectivity Authority
Wednesday, April 29 – Andrew Butcher is the director of the Maine Connectivity Authority, Maine’s organization that strives to guarantee universal access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet service statewide.
Posted inEvents, Maine Voices Live
Maine Voices Live with Shay Stewart-Bouley, creator of Black Girl in Maine
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., Portland Press Herald opinion editor Siobhán Brett will sit down with Shay Stewart-Bouley, creator of Black Girl In Maine. Join us at One Longfellow Square for a conversation about amplifying Maine’s unique landscape of voices.
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Maine Voices Live with Zachary Fowler, winner of Alone Season 3
On Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7p.m., Portland Press Herald staff writer Megan Gray will sit down with Zachary Fowler, winner of Alone season 3.
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Maine Voices Live with Ryan Adams, muralist and artist
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, Portland Press Herald executive editor Carolyn Fox will sit down with Ryan Adams, muralist and artist, to discuss “street art” and its potential for creating a community narrative.