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Wall-loving Bandaloop to soar in free aerial dance shows in Portland
The troupe will perform Thursday and Friday as a presentation of Portland Ovations.
Mainers facing unknowns as they go to Puerto Rico on relief mission
The American Red Cross team is the first from Maine to deploy to the island following recent hurricanes that have cut off power and crippled communications.
Fire station blaze began when firefighters left stove on while responding to call
The firefighters had just begun cooking dinner around 6 p.m. when they were called to a dryer fire at a nearby home.
Fire damages fire station in Portland’s North Deering neighborhood
Crews were at a dryer fire down the street when a kitchen fire broke out in the Allen Avenue station.
Kayla Blindert sees a gleaning trove in backyard fruit
Her latest public service is canvassing Portland’s fruit-foraging opportunities to help feed the hungry.
Bull-riding competition in Portland draws fans, some protesters
Thousands attend while a few animal-rights demonstrators stand outside in protest.
Rosemont Market opening new store in Cape Elizabeth
The store will be ‘medium-sized,’ like ones in Yarmouth and Portland’s West End.
Greater Portland Landmarks raises alarm for 7 imperiled historical properties
The list includes the current home of U-Haul in Portland and buildings in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth.
Portland bans the display of wild and exotic animals
The City Council votes unanimously to reject the use of big cats, elephants and a wide range of other animals in circus acts.