Deering Oaks Park

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.
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
Published
May 3, 2021

Portland Farmers’ Market to temporarily move to Payson Park
Published
August 18, 2020

Homeless camp at Deering Oaks spurs complaints about litter, needles

Residents say they have seen increased trash, feces and used needles at Deering Oaks.
Published
January 29, 2020

Great black hawk mounted, headed for Maine State Museum

The first photos of the rare raptor that captivated Maine last year were posted on Facebook on Wednesday after a hunter saw the mount at a taxidermist's studio.
Published
November 28, 2019

Alfredo Nicolas and Terra Fletcher

Two wildlife lovers were strangers until they united to rescue a great black hawk in Deering Oaks during a January snowstorm.