Ailing Hearts of Pine return to Maine eager for home opener at raucous Fitzy
Maine’s professional soccer team has been slowed by injuries early in its second season as it approaches Saturday’s home opener.
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UMaine hockey ticket price increase is disappointing but not surprising
The only Division I school in the state offers a lesson in supply and demand.
Barry Manilow postponing Portland show
The pop singer had been scheduled to play Cross Insurance Arena on April 19.
Meet the 2026 Hearts of Pine
In Year 2 the 26-player roster is a mix of returning fan favorites and newcomers designed to add the talent and depth to improve in USL1.
Blue Jays minor league baseball team makes odd history against Sea Dogs
The first 10 runs of Portland’s home opener were scored without either team getting a base hit.
Portland Museum of Art finalizes purchase of MaineHealth office building
The museum plans to move administrative offices to the building on Free Street, freeing up space for more galleries.
With Iran ceasefire, when will Maine gas prices drop?
Analysts say slightly lower gas prices could be around the corner, but it’s not clear whether the declines — or the ceasefire — will last.
Films with timely themes are showing up in Maine’s indie movie theaters
There’s classic horror, romance and satire to choose from among the films screening around the state.
Meet this season’s first fan into Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field
Tonya Sellick didn’t care that it was snowing as she waited to enter the ballpark.
A boat show, concerts, comedy planned for central Maine this week
Craig Ferguson is set to perform in Waldoboro, The Augusta Boat Show will fill the Augusta Civic Center, and a Keller Williams concert is scheduled for Portland.
Get to know the Portland Sea Dogs ahead of their home opener
Watch players discuss their favorite ballpark snacks, baseball movies and more.
These dog restaurants and cat cafes cater to Mainers’ pets (and their hoomans)
Mainers love their pets and food passionately and equally. Now they can love them in the same place.
Regular gas tops $4, premium over $5 in Maine amid severe Trump Iran threats
The statewide cost of gas has risen to its highest point in years as the conflict in Iran grips the global oil market.
7 Maine events this week include tributes to Neil Diamond and Queen
Plus, comedian Craig Ferguson has 2 performances and Portland Stage presents ‘Our Town.’
Portland comic arts festival draws on the indie scene
Comic Arts Maine Portland, which began in 2025, will feature exhibitors, workshops and panels with comics creators on Saturday.
Ahead of Portland shows, actor Nick Offerman talks Ron Swanson, woodworking and new projects
The humorist, actor, writer and woodworker has 2 performances at Merrill Auditorium.
Mariners shut out by Trois-Rivières
Francesco Lapenna makes 29 saves in goal for the Lions.
Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias is far from home in Portland, but keeps Venezuela close
The shortstop, who will start the season with the Sea Dogs, is one of Boston’s top prospects.
Sea Dogs announce Cooper Flagg bobblehead day
The team will give out souvenirs celebrating the Newport native and Dallas Mavericks forward on Aug. 12
Sea Dogs players start to learn failure at Double-A. Handle it well and they could land in Boston
As players progress through the minor leagues, they must have the right frame of mind to deal with it when the competition gets tougher.
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