Casco Bay Lines will scale back some trips starting this weekend, while the state ferry services has had to cancel dozens of trips this summer.
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Animals from York County seizure now up for adoption
Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Alfred that had been seeking permission to open a shelter.
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Bar Harbor struggles with cruise ship limits, and Portland could be next
A citizen petition seeks a 1,000-person-a-day cap on ship passengers entering Bar Harbor, and a similar effort is underway in Portland.
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival kicks off Thursday evening
A curated selection of outdoor adventure and conservation short films, shown outdoors, over three weekends throughout Portland from July 28 – Aug. 14
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After 47-year run, Olympia Sports to close its doors
The company began by opening a store at the Maine Mall in South Portland in 1975 and at one point had 226 stores on the East Coast.
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University of New England names local dean’s list students
The following local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at the University of New England, with campuses in Biddeford and Portland, and Tangier, Morocco: Albion: Olivia McPherson. Augusta: Valerie Capeless, Haley Gagne, Zinaida Gregor, Jessica Guerrette, Brooklynn Merrill, Josephine Nutakki and Julia White. Belgrade: Ariana Veilleux. Benton: Sidney Knox. Clinton: Ashley Rhoades. Detroit: Benjamin Kennedy. Dresden: Eleanor […]
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Three defendants in Woodford Street shooting plead not guilty
Four men are facing murder and robbery-related charges in the shooting death of Derald ‘Darry’ Coffin. Three entered pleas Monday; a 4th will appear Tuesday.
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Protesters greet nation’s leaders as they descend on Portland
Abortion-rights protesters greet the governors, their families and staffers, as they kick off the three-day National Governors Association conference with dinner on the waterfront.
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Future Innovators Camp awards $10K scholarships to 7 high school students
Local students competed from schools in Farmingdale, Skowhegan, Richmond, Winslow, Newcastle, Hinckley, Thorndike.
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Maine couples celebrate at Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass
Some met at dances or through blind dates. Others were high school sweethearts or met in college. For many, the attraction was instant. For others, it took time to blossom. Whatever the circumstances, for the couples who gathered June 25 for the Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass, the result has been a decade or two […]