Fear of spreading the tree-killing insect has forced groups in the city to stop selling plants from local gardens at popular annual events.
2018
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
First hotels, then short-term rentals, now city’s getting its first hostel
Heather Loeber hopes her less pricey, more communal accommodations will help open Portland to cash-strapped younger people who want to experience the area with fellow travelers.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Maine
Amy Calder: The odd dynamics of an interview with Bill Cosby
While the comedian was talkative enough, he talked about what he wanted to talk about, whether it had any relation to what I was asking or not, writes Amy Calder.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Giuliani backs off remarks, casts doubts in defense of Trump
The former New York City mayor is embracing his client’s preferred approach to challenges as he mounts the president’s defense through the media.
Posted inSports
Sunday’s NBA roundup: Warriors, Rockets take 3-1 leads
Golden State and Houston are one win away from a West finals matchup.
Posted inSports
Sunday’s NHL roundup: Upstart Knights oust Predators
Vegas advances to the Western Conference finals in its inaugural season, beating Nashville in six games.
Posted inBusiness
Airplane and oil agreements at risk if Trump pulls out of Iran deal
Any return to pre-deal sanctions could torpedo post-deal plans; the threat alone has scared Boeing Co. into slow-walking delivery of 110 aircraft.
Posted inSports
Sunday’s major league roundup: Yankees keep winning, downing Indians
Gleyber Torres hits a three-run homer in the ninth for a 7-4 victory.
Posted inNation & World
Hawaii volcano destroys 26 homes, shoots lava 200 feet into the air
More than 1,700 people have been evacuated.