Thousands of people pour into downtown Portland each June for the food, music and fun event, including the street walk of carnival-inspired characters provided by Shoestring Theater.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Top of the East has promise, but its views outshine dining
The restaurant/bar atop the Westin Portland Harborview lacks a sense of cohesion.
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Posted inGreen plate special, Meet, Source
Portland’s Susan Webster went from concerned parent to food waste activist
Now she’s leading a Muskie School workshop to help Maine institutions in the ultimate food fight.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man indicted in throat slashing of taxi driver in Portland
Justin Kristiansen, 30, is charged with elevated aggravated assault and another offense in connection with the attack last month near PT’s Showclub.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland to unveil affordable, energy-efficient apartments
Bayside Anchor’s 45 apartments are rented and the project will be celebrated at a grand opening Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Portland joins Climate Mayors in support of Paris accord
So far, 211 mayors representing 54 million Americans have joined the network, which pledges to uphold the goals of the worldwide agreement from which President Trump will withdraw.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland councilor wants to ban wild animal performances in the city
Brian Batson said it’s cruel to use elephants, big cats and other animals for entertainment in circuses and other shows.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Transient charged in Portland shooting held on $500,000 bail
William Ficklin of Massachusetts is charged with shooting a man near the Public Market parking garage last week.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Detective in Sanborn case turns over more files he kept at home
Retired detective James Daniels turned over two boxes of documents related to the murder case of Anthony Sanborn Jr. in April, and now has turned over more files related to that case and others.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland to host international lobster conference this week
The well-being of Maine’s most important crustacean and the industry it supports will be center stage.