A jury last week found that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, which could have implications for consumers and the debate over a proposed 3,300-seat venue in Portland.
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Barry Manilow’s Portland concert rescheduled for July
The pop singer’s show scheduled for April 19 at Cross Insurance Arena had been postponed due to his health.
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Maine basketball teams in new tournament homes
With this year’s reclassification, several groups must adjust to significant site changes compared to recent seasons, particularly in Class A and Class B.
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Barry Manilow announces final Portland concert for April 19
The singer will be performing at Cross Insurance Arena.
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What does Portland’s new fee mean for local concert venues?
Thompson’s Point and Cross Insurance Arena are the only existing venues in Portland big enough to trigger the fee. Portland Music Hall, proposed by Live Nation and a local developer, would be subject to the fee if it is approved.
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Plan to watch the Maine basketball tourney? Please behave
The basketball tournament is here, and with it comes another call for fans to curb poor behavior.
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Concert review: Death Cab for Cutie, Postal Service reach great heights in Portland
It’s possible that this tour is the first time that a long-running rock band has ever served as an opening act for its own one-off side project.
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Thousands awarded degrees as college graduation season begins in Maine
Thousands graduated Saturday at commencement ceremonies at the University of Southern Maine and other UMaine System schools.
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Royce Cross stepping down as CEO of Cross Insurance, being succeeded by son
Jonathan Cross is the third generation of the Cross family to lead the 68-year-old, Bangor-based insurance provider.
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Proof of vaccination no longer required at Cross Insurance Arena
The city of Portland, meanwhile, lifts its mask mandate at venues such as Merrill Auditorium and the Portland Expo, but keeps its proof-of-vaccination requirement in place.