Free community lunch – Thursday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Soup, bread, dessert and coffee, tea, punch or water. Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 14, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two types of baked beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, […]
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Historical photos show the Valentine Bandit’s handiwork in Portland
Hearts have covered downtown locations on Valentine’s Day for decades.
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Posted inMaine, News
Meet the new Portland City Hall reporter
As a Portland native, it’s a bit of a homecoming and I’m excited to get to work to serve our readers.
Posted inMaine, News
In ways big and small, Portlanders say ‘Go Pats’
Last-minute shoppers and early game-day sippers were all ready for the team’s return to the Super Bowl.
Posted inBusiness, News, Times Record
Bath YMCA promotes interim CEO
The nonprofit has removed ‘interim’ from Amy Vent’s title, making her the official new CEO.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Boom or dust? How tariffs are helping this Maine sawmill but creating more uncertainty for others
Duties on Canadian imports are driving up domestic sales at some Maine lumber companies. Is it enough to overcome high operating costs and a slumping housing market?
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Westbrook civic leader jailed again following domestic violence arrest
Philip Spiller Jr. is charged with violating a protection order.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man shot, killed by police in Skowhegan
Officer shot a New York man who allegedly fired a gun, pointed it toward police.
Posted inMaine, News
Not a redneck store in central Maine with silly-looking dresses
Hussey’s General Store delivers on its decades-old promise of guns, wedding gowns and cold beer.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
How to play it safe on snow days in Maine
With snowstorms expected to bring school closures, families can make the most of a snow day by knowing how to build better snowballs and snowmen, choosing the right sleds, and dressing properly for cold conditions.