See bands like Primo Cubano and OC and the Offbeats while enjoying the summer air.
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A historical look back at Maine’s Independence Day celebrations
Mainers have long marked America’s milestone birthdays, so here’s a few from our archives.
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Extreme heat in South Portland: Planning ahead for heatwaves | Our Sustainable City
The all-too-familiar short, dark days between November and March. Unrelenting snow and ice. Despite the often long and harsh winters, extreme heat presents dire health concerns for people living in Maine. Last week, the summer solstice signaled the formal shift of the seasons. South Portland teems with signs of summer: fresh strawberries, lush native habitat […]
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14 places to celebrate the Fourth of July in Maine
As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, planned festivities include live music, parades and fireworks.
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These Maine fans of Barry Manilow can’t smile without him
Diehard fans, known as ‘Fanilows,’ will be flocking to Cross Insurance Arena on Friday for the singer’s farewell tour.
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The headlines may have faded. The horror in Gaza has not. | Opinion
With attention diverted to Lebanon and Iran, Israel carries on its genocide against the Palestinian people and escalates its annexation of the West Bank with impunity.
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Here’s how the Times/Press Herald/Siena poll works, and how to read the full results
The poll of likely Maine voters, based on hundreds of phone calls, paints a detailed picture of Mainers’ attitudes 5 months before the general election.
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The New York Times, Press Herald collaborate on polling in key Maine elections
Maine voters have the potential to change the balance of Congress in a critical election year where the state’s governor is also term-limited.
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Maine voters view which party controls Congress as more important than ‘character’ of candidates
The results from The New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll hint at voter motivations in Maine’s high-profile races this year, including the US Senate contest.