The Poole family, stewards of Union Wharf since the late 1850s, are looking for a buyer who treasures the pier’s place on the working waterfront.
2021
Posted inThings to Do
Bar Guide: Why limit yourself to Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day?
Portland bartenders are whipping up cocktails with Irish spirits and green ingredients to mark the occasion.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
On the Eastern Prom, a pair of rocks and their concrete copies aim to challenge perception
The public art installation is the product of an Icelandic artist’s residency at the University of Southern Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
For rural Mainers seeking broadband solutions, is Starlink the answer?
As Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets deploy more low-orbit satellites, residents in remote areas have a new option for high-speed internet service.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 8
100 Years Ago: 1921 It is interesting to note the splendid growth of the Sunday school at the High St. Methodist ME, church, due to Increased interest and not to any membership drive. Last Sunday the attendance — was 176: a recent Sunday, 190; and at the last stormy Sunday, a good test day, it […]
Posted inOpinion
Question of the Week: Have you chosen not to get vaccinated? Tell us why.
Health experts recommend that Americans receive a COVID-19 vaccine to protect them and others against the virus, but some people have opted not to get one. If you’re one of them, tell us why.
Posted inSun Spots
Help finding wind-removed trash can
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We recently bought my mom a new trash can, which blew away during last week’s strong winds. It is large, black and plastic, with wheels. It has an “M” painted on the bottom. She lives on Acadia Avenue in Lewiston. If anyone finds it, I would greatly appreciate a telephone call at […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
U.S. vaccine hoarding is alienating the world
China, Russia and India have all prioritized their most vulnerable citizens, naturally. But they are also giving the rest of the world a chance to protect those most at risk. Some of their shipments may be self-serving tokenism — but not all.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Expanding health coverage is good. But we also need to fix stingy insurance plans
The ACA expanded coverage dramatically — but the government needs to make sure that coverage amounts to more than an unused insurance card.