Hearts of Pine’s Masashi Wada expected to miss rest of season after injury in home opener
The star midfielder has had surgery to repair what the club is calling a major lower leg injury.
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Elizabeth Warren to rally with Graham Platner in Portland on Saturday
The U.S. senator from Massachusetts will speak about taking on billionaires and Wall Street, while fighting for workers.
6 Maine events this week include the Maine Culinary Festival in Augusta
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19 big concerts across Maine to put on your calendar now
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Injury to key player sours Hearts of Pine’s home opener
Portland midfielder Masashi Wada, an all-league player, suffers significant leg injury early in a scoreless match against One Knoxville.
Portland residents hit the trails with city’s new Park Ranger Hike Club
The hike club will take place every other Saturday throughout the spring, showcasing Portland’s expansive trail systems.
Decades after fleeing persecution, Iranian activist continues call for unity
Parivash Rohani, of Portland, is an artist and activist advocating for the Baha’i community and the rights of women in Iran.
Meet the 2026 Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductees
Former St. Dominic and current Gray-New Gloucester coach Bob Blackman and Cony coach Don Plourde are among the 11 members of the newest class.
If not soccer, what would the Hearts of Pine players be doing? Hear their answers.
Watch players discuss a variety of topics ahead of their home opener.
Hearts of Pine tickets are out there, if you’re willing to pay for them
The second-year soccer team’s entire home schedule is sold out, but the secondary market has options.
Stroudwater Commons brings new housing and ownership options to Portland with early-buyer incentives
1 Firefly Street, Portland | Starting at $335,000 (market rate); $241,153 (80% AMI)
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.
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.
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