West Marine stores in Maine among 59 to close nationwide
The Florida-based retailer of boating, fishing and watersports equipment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
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Portland man found not competent to stand trial in killing of group home employee
Armando Javier Negrete, 40, is accused of fatally stabbing Shalom House employee Marlene McNeill in May. He will remain in state custody.
Check out movies in Maine that aren’t your typical summer blockbuster
If you’ve already had your fill of blockbuster openings, it’s time to look for more hidden cinematic treasures.
MaineHealth receives grant to study PFAS exposure in children
The 5-year NIH grant will fund research into whether childhood exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ increases risk of obesity, diabetes and other health issues.
For children, the pages of books hold menus of tasty comforts
We asked a few experts why so many children’s books feature food.
Maine’s Congolese community revels in African country’s World Cup berth
The state is home to a large Congolese diaspora, one that’s excited to see the Democratic Republic of the Congo play in its first World Cup game in 52 years Wednesday.
6 Maine events include Portland Pride Parade, Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’
Attend the Saco Arts Festival and catch a Beach Boys tribute in Lewiston.
15 Maine summer festivals worth your plans
A busy, fun summer includes food, music and other types of festivals all over the state.
7-run 5th inning lifts Sea Dogs past Fightin Phils
Portland blasts 3 home runs in the inning to take the series finale.
Portland music fans fill Old Port for Resurgam Festival
The Maine Academy of Modern Music hosted its 5th annual music festival in the Old Port, showcasing the talents of kids as young as 8 years old.
As sports betting grows, so does concern about problem gambling in young adults
Gambling has taken over the sports landscape, and the recovery community is worried about the problems it can cause for a younger generation.
After 46 years, Maine’s first queer magazine is back in print, one last time
One final issue of Mainely Gay was printed this year as a way to commemorate the history of LGBTQ+ activism in the state.
Late goal sends Hearts of Pine to first home loss of season
Chattanooga gets the winner in the 90th minute, and Portland’s bid for an equalizer comes up empty.
For Portland’s soccer pros, their Hearts are with their home teams in the World Cup
Several Hearts of Pine players and coaches will be rooting for their native countries during the World Cup.
Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ comic strip ends its daily run on Saturday
Lincoln Peirce is ending the daily ‘Big Nate’ cartoons, but the Sunday strips will continue to run.
19 live music concerts in Maine worth traveling for this summer
Huge acts including Barry Manilow, Billy Idol and Indigo Girls are performing all over the state.
A ‘third place’ for Bayside residents would be a revitalizing force | Opinion
The proposed Bayside Opportunity Center would provide a safe, welcoming space for locals to gather, learn and connect.
New England’s top high school track athletes coming to Noble High
Several in-state athletes have a good chance at earning All-New England honors, but a Maine champion would be an upset.
Portland women’s soccer team sells out 5,000 season ticket deposits
Maine soccer fans show immediate support for a team that will begin play in 2027.
Extraordinary home is an in-town estate in one of Portland’s most prestigious locations
$2.25 million | 22 Eastern Promenade, #1
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