Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
Portland
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Crafty Mainers have it all sewn (and buttoned and knit) up
Mainers have the highest rates of participation in some kinds of fiber art — weaving, crocheting, quilting, needlepoint, knitting or sewing — in the country.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s busiest shelter is losing millions in state funding
After months of clashing over General Assistance reimbursements to local emergency shelters, DHHS adopts a new rule that will slash Portland’s rate nearly in half.
Posted inGuides, Things to Do
Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine
Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride at these Maine events
Lantern-hanging, a talk and readings of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ are scheduled as part of the 250th anniversary.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
Another weed shop opened on Forest Ave. This is how they all survive.
There are now six cannabis shops within a mile and a half of Forest Avenue, and their owners say there’s room for all of them.
Posted inMaine, News
The first transgender woman to compete in Miss Maine is a farmer who loves to dance
Isabelle St. Cyr wants to use her platform to challenge stereotypes about trans people.
Posted inCommunity Sports, Sports
2025 Hobey Baker High School Character Award Winners
The Maine Director of the Hobey Baker High School Character Award recently announced 43 state-wide winners in high school hockey. Each year, a senior hockey player from participating Maine high schools is selected by their coach for outstanding individual performance on and off the ice. The award honors high school hockey players who exemplify the […]
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Hearts of Pine can learn from early season grind
After two losses in a row, there’s a break in the schedule, giving players and coaches time to reflect on what they’ve learned, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Rhode Island FC ousts Hearts of Pine in U.S. Open Cup
Portland gives up two goals in the first half and loses to USL Championship team Rhode Island FC.