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D.L. Geary Brewing being sold to Freeport businessman

by Dennis Hoey March 9, 2017March 10, 2017

Alan Lapoint has taken over management of Portland’s first craft brewery with the intention completing the acquisition by the end of the year.

Local & State, News

Falmouth man’s new nonprofit aims to turn coins into social change

by Gillian Graham March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

World of Change hopes to raise money through community and school events.

Local & State, News

Big fight over tiny houses placed on Portland lot is headed to court

by Randy Billings March 7, 2017March 8, 2017

A spokeswoman says the city welcomes micro homes if they’re properly zoned and permitted, but Brent Adler says ‘temporary living quarters’ on wheels don’t have to meet municipal building codes.

Local & State

Interpretive dancer pretends to vomit, among other things, at Portland council meeting

by Randy Billings March 7, 2017December 5, 2017

A man being appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals became an unwitting prop in Sara Juli’s performance of an excerpt from ‘Shadow Artist.’

Local & State, News

Casco Bay Bridge reopened after being stuck

by Staff Report March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

The southbound drawbridge portion was stuck in the raised position for about a half-hour just after rush hour Monday.

Local & State, News, That Moment

Maine woman faces blindness with a sense of determination

by Megan Gray March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

At an Iris Network program for people with vision impairment, Julie Voisine reclaims activities she once thought she would lose completely as she loses her sight.