Sunday, April 25 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUTO RACING 12:30 p.m. NBC — IndyCar: The Firestone Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Fla. 2 p.m. FOX — NASCAR Cup Series: The GEICO 500, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Ala. 3 p.m. CBSSN — GT World Challenge: The Endurance Cup, Monza, Italy […]
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
These island getaways are just a ferry ride away
Three islands in Casco Bay offer plenty of outdoor adventures just beyond the Portland mainland.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Threatened by coronavirus, city’s restaurants turn tables
Creativity and customer support, along with government aid, helped Portland restaurants stay in business at a higher rate than other parts of the country, but dozens have yet to reopen their doors and almost all have losses to recoup.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s death rate rose by 4.5% last year, driven largely by COVID-19
The viral disease was the eighth-leading cause of death in Maine in 2020, but was the third-leading cause nationally.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
This year, the Oscars underscore an existential question: What do movies mean?
Does anyone need reminding that the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday will be the weirdest ever? Or the most lackluster? We get it: No one’s seen the movies. These Oscars are going to tank. Next! Honestly, was anyone expecting rabid excitement after a year of pandemic, when theaters shuttered across America, studios postponed their […]
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Amid pandemic, more Maine universities move away from SAT and ACT
Dropping requirements for standardized tests by college applicants is a growing trend nationally that has been accelerated by the coronavirus.
Posted inMaine, News
In photos: After 30 years and counting, Becky’s Diner is still going strong
Becky’s Diner is an example of the resilience of the Portland restaurant community, where so many establishments have struggled during the pandemic – but are hanging on.
Posted inMaine
Database: Search Portland restaurants by operating status
The operating status of year-round, independently owned Portland restaurants and cafes that were open before the pandemic and offered dining on premises. This database was compiled using city records of food licenses and information provided by the restaurants online or by phone as of April. Search by takeout only, outdoor dining only, indoor dining, temporarily […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine contractors fear labor agreement will shut them out of offshore wind work
A pending commitment by wind energy developers to use only union labor has caught some of the state’s top construction firms off guard.
Posted inMaine
Database: PPP loans for Portland food and beverage businesses in 2020
Restaurant Address Loan Amount Restaurant Address Loan Amount