From virtual reality goggles to biokinetic sensors, technology is helping to evaluate and improve players’ mechanics and provide a boost in the college recruiting process.
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Sudanese immigrant alleges discrimination in lawsuit against Whole Foods
Mark Opio’s lawsuit says he wasn’t given an opportunity to apply for a supervisory position in the Portland store.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra plans special fundraiser at the Saco Drive-In
The Portland Symphony Orchestra will soon find its way to the silver screen at the Saco Drive-In for an evening of filmed performances on Thursday, May 13. This is part of this year’s annual fundraiser Forte, which also includes a special online auction from Tuesday, May 11, through Thursday, May 20. All proceeds from the […]
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Pandemic-fueled real estate boom threatens property tax hikes as much as 30% for Maine homeowners
Long-delayed revaluations promise to shift some tax responsibility from business to residential property owners; one South Portland woman is considering selling her plasma to cover the costs.
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Portland man’s arrest shines light on growing white nationalist movement
Andrew Hazelton, who is charged with possessing child pornography, was a member of a small but vocal white supremacist propaganda group that recently established a presence in Maine.
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After nearly two years away, baseball fans bask in return to Hadlock Field
Fans in the crowd limited by coronavirus restrictions revel in being at the first Sea Dogs game in 610 days.
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Maine supreme court considers arguments over Portland’s new minimum wage law
Justices appear to agree that city voters have the authority to set a higher wage, but say ordinance language on the effective date for a hazard pay provision is confusing.
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Palaver Strings to perform via livestream from State Theatre
Palaver Strings presents Metamorphosis at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, on Facebook hosted by the State Theatre. The livestream is free to watch, with donations encouraged. Metamorphosis explores the beauty of pain and transformation through the lens of two monumental works for string orchestra. Strauss’s Metamorphosen looks back on what once was, bearing witness to the trauma and […]
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Two men indicted on murder charges in 2012 shootings in downtown Portland
Zachary Phach and Khang Tran were indicted by a Cumberland County Grand Jury in connection with the murder of Matt Blanchard and wounding of two of his brothers.
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Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues
Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.