The project will add southbound access to I-295 at Exit 4 in an effort to relieve traffic congestion on Broadway and increase highway efficiency.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra plans concerts for March, April
All the March concerts feature guest clarinetist and composer David Krakauer.
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They’re the last cobblers left in Maine — and they’re busier than ever
The cobbling tradition is being carried on by a half-dozen people in Maine, but most of them plan to retire or cut back their hours in the next few years.
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Lost your ring at the beach or lake? Ring Finders of Maine can help you find it
‘It’s really clear that they just love to help people,’ said a Sabattus woman whose engagement ring was recovered by the group.
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Auburn rail line to Portland should be a trail, lawmakers told
Opponents of the proposal to create a 26-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail along the route say the tracks should stay in place in case passenger rail service returns.
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How the pandemic reshaped Portland’s restaurant scene
Exactly five years ago, the onset of COVID in Maine, and its aftermath, caused a period of intense turnover in the restaurant industry. It continues today.
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Federal government announces, then hits pause on, plan to sell 4 buildings in Maine
The federal government had posted a list of more than 300 ‘non-core’ properties slated to be sold that included the US Custom House in Portland and 3 other federal properties across the state.
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Maine immigration group is worried about taking over Portland’s shelter for asylum seekers
The shelter at 166 Riverside is run by the city and has served hundreds of asylum seekers since 2023 — but it’s unclear how operations will continue after July.
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Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor
A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.
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Maine’s seen 6 pedestrian deaths this year already. Last year at this time? None.
Half of the pedestrians killed this year were hit in Portland, including a 57-year-old man who was hit by 2 cars Sunday.