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Posted inBusiness, Community
How Portland businesses pulled together to save a couple’s wedding day
It was a perfect day for the ceremony on a Maine island. But where was the food?
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Posted inCommunity, News
Portland selects ‘First Light Commons’ as name for waterfront park
The committee said the name, which the City Council will vote on, was chosen to honor the historical and cultural significance of Wabanaki and African American communities in the area.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Portland Foreside power plant loses first round with PUC
It’s unclear how the ruling, requested by the developers as they seek financing for the next phase of construction, will affect the more than $1 billion development.
Posted inCommunity, News
State pedestrian safety campaign adds to parallel efforts in Portland
The announcement came on the same day that the city began developing its first comprehensive transportation plan in more than 30 years.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Portland resident brings pre-Revolutionary War artifacts back to Maine
The Cape Elizabeth and Maine historical societies received two new contributions from former Mainer Bill Thompson: cannonballs from a shipwreck off Cape Elizabeth and a 250-year-old statue of William Pitt.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
Sartoris wins Cumberland County DA primary
The incumbent first elected in 2022 faced a challenge from former employee Valerie Adams, who questioned Sartoris’ leadership of the office.
Posted inCommunity, News
Portland councilors still at odds over how to market Midtown parcels
During a discussion Tuesday, some said they remain undecided on whether the city should sell the Bayside land at all. Other ideas on the table: social housing and recruiting a major retailer like Target.
Posted inCommunity, Hearts of Pine, News
Stadium agreement for anticipated Hearts of Pine women’s team moves ahead
The team could play 8 games at Portland’s Fitzpatrick Stadium starting in 2027.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Body of woman found on Portland beach identified after decadelong effort
The Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner said the identification was made through the help of the nonprofit DNA Doe Project, which conducted forensic genealogy.