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Business, Food & Dining

Old Port eatery Sonny’s set to become a burger place with ‘real food’

by Meredith Goad November 15, 2017November 15, 2017

The restaurant will close at the end of this year to make way for Black Cow, a burger-and-shake shop.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Portland planners approve Children’s Museum move to Thompson’s Point

by Dennis Hoey November 14, 2017November 15, 2017

The museum outgrew its downtown location and hopes to occupy its new building in the spring of 2019, officials say.

Maine, Maine Crime

Portland landlord hires lawyer to continue appeal in fatal fire

by Associated Press November 13, 2017November 13, 2017

Gregory Nisbet’s previous lawyers asked to be removed from his appeal.

Maine, News, Politics

Constituents voice concerns over federal tax reforms at session with Rep. Pingree

by Scott Thistle November 13, 2017November 14, 2017

The 1st District Democrat, who says she’ll vote against the Republican plan, convenes a group in Portland that points to ways in which the proposal could harm middle class Mainers.

Maine, News

Mainers honor veterans with parades, ceremonies

by Beth Quimby November 11, 2017November 11, 2017

Attendees brave the cold and wind at Veterans Day events in Portland and South Portland.

Maine

Terminally ill Saco boy, who says ‘live like a penguin,’ gets some special visitors

by Dennis Hoey November 9, 2017November 28, 2017

Jacob Thompson, who has been celebrating Christmas early, gets a rare gift when he spends an hour with his favorite animal courtesy of the Mystic Aquarium.