In photos: Families dig Ocean Park’s sand sculpture contest
The 37th annual competition inspires the creation of giant feet, a lobster piloting a chariot and a UFO.Read More
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Portland opens a new park, giving North Deering a green space
The city purchased the 24 acres last week and North Deering Park is now open to the public. It’s expected
Read MoreDixfield-based school district librarians, directors speak against book rating suggestion
Director Liz Kelly of Dixfield had asked the board at its June 13 meeting about ‘looking into a rating system
Read MoreUMaine System board extends chancellor’s contract
The terms of Dannel Malloy’s contract extension have not been released.Read More
Read MoreJudge denies request to throw out evidence in decade-old murder trial
Zachary Phach, 33, is scheduled to be tried on a murder charge beginning July 17 in the death of Matthew
Read MoreGreater Portland Landmarks executive director leaving amid other staff departures
Executive Director Sarah Hansen is the fourth staff member to leave the nonprofit, following the director of advocacy, the director
Read MoreNew York man found shot in Riverton
Portland police said a 32-year-old man from New York has non-life-threatening injuries after he was found shot Sunday.Read More
Read MoreFor third year in a row, Portland’s July 4 fireworks will be a cappella
The Portland Symphony Orchestra has performed in past years, but no private partner came forward this year to organize and
Read More10 states plan to sue EPA over standards for residential wood-burning stoves
State officials say that the EPA’s standards aren’t good enough and that the agency’s testing and certification program is so
Read MoreIn photos: Despite the rain Bath Heritage Days brings the fun
The event was advertised as happening rain or shine, and despite the rain fun was still had. According to the
Read MoreVacation rentals slow in Maine, pushing down prices for summer travelers
In a stark change from recent years, the market is saturated with summer getaway options and short-term rental properties. The
Read MoreSections of Route 133 to stay closed for several weeks due to flooding damage
Maine DOT crews and contractors are working to repair the damage caused by nearly 6 inches of rain that fell
Read MoreYork County Sheriff confirms identity of Lebanon town employee who died after work accident
York County Sheriff William King provided few new details Friday about the roadside accident that led to the death of
Read MorePortland police arrest man accused of threatening to shoot law officers
Ryan Ramsey, 31, of Portland, turned himself in, police say.Read More
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