Census data shows population growing in Portland’s immediate suburbs at a faster rate than the city itself, mirroring a national trend.
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Closing the gap on Southern Maine’s Eastern Trail finally moving toward completion
The 1.6 miles of fresh trail in Scarborough will solidify a roughly 16-mile off-road connection between Bug Light Park in South Portland and downtown Saco.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland has a new curator
Grant Wahlquist recently closed his gallery in downtown Portland and started his new job this week.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Locker Project celebrates ‘bittersweet’ milestones
The South Portland-based nonprofit partners with over 40 schools in Greater Portland in addition to grocers, food pantries and other organizations to supply children and families in need with nutritious food.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
In Portland, multilingual driving schools help new Mainers get behind the wheel
In a rural state like Maine, not having a driver’s license can make it difficult to get to a job or school, or even to the grocery store.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Argenta Brewing to open Friday in Bayside; Thai Esaan closes temporarily
Also, Community Plate announces new dates for story suppers; Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association debuts a dip; and upcoming cooking classes at Camden Harbour Inn.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
2024 Winter Guide: Savor the ‘charm of the outdoors’ from inside a cozy igloo
From heated igloos to cozy fires, establishments serve up plenty of outdoor options.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
The Portland Phoenix publishes final issue
The owners of the weekly newspaper, which restarted after a shutdown in 2019, said the pandemic kept them from attracting enough advertisers.
Posted inMaine
Greater Portland Landmarks executive director leaving amid other staff departures
Executive Director Sarah Hansen is the fourth staff member to leave the nonprofit, along with the director of advocacy, the director of philanthropy and the community outreach manager.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland looks to hotel guests for a boost in its tourism budget
The proposal to create a tourism development district could more than double the funds for marketing the city as a year-round destination.