Caroline Patrie was launching a new career as a teacher on the day of the terrorist attacks. The excitement of her first day was replaced with a feeling of chaos and dread.
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First recreational cannabis shop opens in Portland’s Old Port
Fire on Fore was the area’s first medical cannabis storefront before converting recently to adult-use sales.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland music venue Aura to require proof of vaccination
The new policy begins Sept. 17 and requires patrons to be fully vaccinated or show a negative COVID test result.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
MaineHealth network postponing some elective procedures to make room for COVID-19 surge
With Maine’s case counts now the worst in New England, there is ‘no end in sight’ to when hospitals can resume normal operations, a hospital executive says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland’s ImmuCell targeted by New York law firm over FDA setback
The law firm issued a solicitation for plaintiffs after some bad news about a product under development caused the company’s stock price to drop.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Upcoming B&M closure sparks nostalgia, hope for future development
News that Portland’s longtime baked beans factory will close this year and be replaced with a technology and science campus elicits a wistful but hopeful response.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland’s B&M Baked Beans factory to be replaced with Roux Institute campus
Plans call for turning the 100-year-old waterfront factory site into an education and technology campus that can help drive Maine’s economy for the next century.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
B&M Baked Beans leaving Portland after more than 150 years
The beloved local company got its start in 1867 as the Burnham & Morrill Co., specializing in canned meats, vegetables and fish.
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Man killed by train in Portland
Portland police are investigating the death and have not identified the victim.