Clubs in Portland and Belfast aim to welcome new fans of the sport.
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More large housing projects in Portland are stalling out
4 proposed developments of at least 50 units have been permitted but not built over the last 3 years. Developers say high costs and the city’s inclusionary zoning policy are to blame.
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Volunteers count Maine’s homeless population in the bitter cold
Teams went out Thursday for the Point-in-Time count, an annual survey of homeless people across the country.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Former Portland lawmaker Denise Harlow dies at 55
The former state representative was remembered as ‘a big believer in justice.’
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Portland’s warming shelter couldn’t open Saturday because of staffing shortage
The 60-bed shelter will open Tuesday when temperatures are expected to dip below 15 degrees.
Posted inFood, Maine
When it comes to holiday baking, these Mainers are all about tradition
Local bakers say using recipes handed down through generations of their families keeps them connected to loved ones and adds to the magic of the holidays.
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It’s official: Portland Renys to close at year’s end
The company announced plans to close the store over the summer, saying that sales never fully recovered after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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For Portland craftspeople, the holidays are what you make of — or for — them
Some Mainers say handmade gifts offer a more personal touch at a lesser expense than those bought in stores.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Cumberland County HIV cases do not appear to be linked, Maine CDC says
Five HIV cases have been detected in the county so far this year, following 30 cases recorded in Bangor since 2023.