More than 2 million passengers went through the Portland International Jetport last year, 15% more than in 2017.
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Government shutdown cited as factor in decline of Maine home sales
Home sales fell by 13 percent in January, while the median sale price remained the same compared with a year earlier.
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Old Port bar ordered to keep volume low this summer
The Thirsty Pig is allowed to have live outdoor music, but the City Council says amplifiers are not allowed.
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Police close I-295 south near Falmouth to remove truck that crashed Thursday morning
The highway was shut down around 9 p.m. and could be closed for two to three hours, state police said.
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Good Theater announces 2019-20 season schedule
The Portland theater is celebrating their 18th season.
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Portland enacts zoning rules for retail marijuana stores, but leaves key issue unsettled
The City Council decides to allow marijuana sales in several business zones, but puts off a decision on whether to allow those retailers to also sell non-marijuana products such as coffee or baked goods.
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David Shaw offers $25,000 prize to winning entrepreneur
The co-founder of Idexx and Covetrus is making the gift through the Top Gun program to encourage Maine entrepreneurship, and to recognize his local companies.
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Sublime tribute band to play in Portland
Badfish will play at Aura in Portland on March 12.
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One person dead in Portland fire
The fire was in apartment complex on Ocean Avenue, fire officials say.
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Portland Stage to host world premiere of Monica Wood play
“The Half-Light” is a heartwarming drama about love and purpose that examines the ghosts that live within us all.