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Published
April 14, 2025

I won a membership to Portland’s only bottle club. Here’s what it’s like

For a monthly locker fee, members of Man & Oak get a convenient place to have a drink in town with plush furniture and a convivial atmosphere.
Published
April 14, 2025

Mainers have two extra hours of daylight. What should you do with them?

The sun won't set until around 7:30 p.m. this week, meaning you've got nearly two more hours to walk, bike, or eat ice cream.
Published
April 14, 2025

Police: Fatal shooting at marijuana operation in Turner was ‘drug rip gone bad’

A Virginia man was shot in the head and dumped nearly 40 miles away after a botched robbery last December, according to recently unsealed court documents.
Published
April 14, 2025

Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program

A Maine bill would prevent pharmaceutical companies from restricting use of a federal discount program that save millions of dollars for hospitals and other providers.
Published
April 12, 2025

Children’s Museum loses federal grant intended for Wabanaki history programs

The Portland museum is losing most of the grant funding it was awarded last year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a project that includes curricula support for teachers and programs for museum visitors.

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Published
April 12, 2025

More than $100M sought to help Maine prepare for winter storms, climate change

A $34.5 million bill would fund home resiliency grants statewide, and a $75 million bond would invest in coastal resilience projects.
Published
April 12, 2025

Portland man, 74, turns first Boston Marathon into a race to save Alzheimer’s research

Ralph Carmona, a 74-year-old Portland man who has Alzheimer's, says he is a living example of the value of medical research.
Published
April 10, 2025

Deering boys basketball, Massabesic wrestling coaches step down

Todd Wing led the Rams to regional final appearances in 2016 and 2020, while Joe Eon guided the Mustangs to a state title in each of the past three seasons.
Published
April 10, 2025

Maine’s lawsuit against the USDA is over $3 million for feeding assistance costs

U.S. District Judge John Woodcock is weighing whether to block the Department of Agriculture from withholding the funds to Maine over alleged Title IX violations, or if the case should be referred to the Federal Claims Court.
Published
April 10, 2025

Tariffs force Maine businesses, municipalities into an uncertain future

President Donald Trump's unpredictable shifts in tariff policies threaten to drive up costs for consumers and taxpayers.