The Quarry in Monson named a finalist for a James Beard award
But 10 other semi-finalists from Maine did not move on. Winners of the prestigious culinary awards will be announced in
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Portland schools receive quarter-million dollar donation
The anonymous donation will be used to enrich music and arts programs in Portland public schools.Read More
Read MoreMaine Flower Show comes to an end
Organizers say it’s doubtful the popular show that gave winter-weary Mainers a breath of spring will ever return.Read More
Read MoreRiverton Park public housing complex slated for $60 million redevelopment
The Portland Housing Authority is looking to rehabilitate 21 existing buildings, construct a new four-story 59-unit building and add a
Read MoreCape Elizabeth woman nominated to serve on Public Utilities Commission
Carolyn ‘Carrie’ Gilbert would replace Randall D. Davis, whose term expires this month.Read More
Read MoreLegislators consider bills to tackle educator shortage
The legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Tuesday heard testimony on about multiple bills aimed at bolstering the state’s educator
Read MorePortland police searching for 4 robbery suspects
Portland police say 5 men crashed their car on Brighton Avenue after allegedly stealing more than $18,000 worth of merchandise
Read MoreLake Region High School goes on ‘soft lockdown’ after unknown juvenile seen on campus
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said there was no threat and issued a trespass order to a juvenile who was
Read MoreAcadia National Park increases entry fees effective Saturday
Much of the fee increase effective Saturday will give a boost to the Island Explorer bus system.Read More
Read MoreMaine lawmakers asked to crack down on ‘grass-fed’ beef label
Farmers say they spend extra time and money raising cattle strictly on grass, and mislabeling cheats them and people who
Read MoreMaine attorney general joins push to urge Congress to pass right-to-repair legislation
Attorney General Aaron Frey and 27 other state attorneys general sent a letter asking congressional leaders to adopt a national
Read MorePortland city manager updates council on plans to use Expo as shelter for asylum seekers
Danielle West says the city will be seeking assistance from community and nonprofit groups when it opens open the Expo
Read MoreBelfast woman serving 70-year murder sentence dies in prison
Norma Small, who was convicted in 2002 of hiring a man to murder her husband, died in custody early Sunday
Read MoreChipotle to pay former Augusta workers $240,000 for breaching labor laws
The American restaurant chain serving Mexican fast-food closed its Augusta location after employees were the first in the country to
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