Looking south from Falmouth on the Martin’s Point Bridge, which connects with Portland’s East Deering neighborhood. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced in 2014. PORTLAND — The state has released the design of a replacement for the aging Martin’s Point Bridge, which connects East Deering with U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth. The design of […]
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Forecaster reporter discusses bicyclists' complaints about outer Congress Street on News 8
Andrew Cullen of The Forecaster appeared on News 8 WMTW Sunday morning to discuss his story about problems some bicyclists have with the repaving and redesign of outer Congress Street in Portland. His interview with Thema Ponton can be seen on the WMTW website. Tune in to WMTW every Sunday morning at 7, when staff […]
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Dining Dish: New Asian in Portland, and Frosty's ventures to Freeport
There are a handful of new restaurants, bars and markets opening (or reopening) this summer, just in time to entice tourists and locals alike. At 865 Forest Ave. in Portland, Venue has reopened as The New Venue with new management and a different menu. The restaurant/club offers lunch and dinner, wood-fired brick-oven specialties, karaoke, DJ’s […]
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February storms batter on-time stats for airlines
Cancellations also spiked upward, with more than triple the number recorded in January.
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Leave police coverage as is, islanders say
The Peaks Island Council meets to gauge response to budget proposals.
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Movies at the Museum
MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM THIS WEEK at the Portland Museum of Art’s Movies at the Museum: WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ON THE WEB: www.moviesatthemuseum.org “THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN,” starring Catherine Deneuve, Emilie Dequenne, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Michel Blanc and David Barbas. Directed by Andre Techine. In French with English subtitles. […]
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Jazz guitarist does wonders with extra strings
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Court says FCC lacks authority to require Internet ‘neutrality’
Judges rule that Comcast can’t be forced to give all users equal capabilities, a primary goal of the FCC.
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Maine putting its energybehind efficiency project
A three-year plan calls for spending $180 million on an ambitious program to reduce residents’ fuel consumption.
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Maine Voices: Do arguments of supporters, opponents make wind power a coin flip?
There would be more confidence about the question if the history on both sides was clearer.