Deering Oaks Park

Published
August 5, 2023

Queenie’s Castle in Deering Oaks closes permanently

Victoria Thayer, also known as 'Queenie,' opened the cafe with her sister, Marion, in June 2022.
Published
November 7, 2022

It’s November, but southern Maine has been basking in warmth

Portland enjoyed near-record high temperatures Monday, after a warm weekend. Seasonably cold weather will return briefly to the area, but then another warm-up is ahead.
Published
September 17, 2022

From dawn to dusk, a day in Deering Oaks Park

Portland is struggling to balance the many uses of one of its oldest and largest parks.
Published
August 28, 2022

Thousands celebrate dogs at ‘Pet Rock’ in Deering Oaks

Nearly 4,000 people turn out to help raise money for the Animal Cancer Foundation.
Published
July 16, 2022

Theater review: Park’s sparse set allows abundant talent to shine in ‘The Tempest’

Fenix Theatre Company brings a lively production to Deering Oaks.

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Published
June 10, 2022

This Queenie’s finally got her castle – in Deering Oaks

Victoria 'Queenie' Thayer plans to open Queenie's Castle by the end of the month after a two-year break in operations at the castle in the park.
Published
April 27, 2022

Even in the rain, the first outdoor Portland Farmers’ Market is a sure sign of spring

Two childhood friends came to sell their mushrooms at the market for the first time.
Published
April 26, 2022

Driver who slammed car into Deering Oaks bleachers pleads guilty to manslaughter

Jonathan Burt of Lisbon will serve 4½ years of a 15-year suspended sentence for killing Celestin Muhizi, 76, in 2020.
Published
December 1, 2021

School Notebook: Dec. 1
Published
May 18, 2021

Browntail moth infestation treatment begins in Deering Oaks Park