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Business, Local & State, News, Religion and Values

Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power

by Stephen Singer April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.

Life & Culture

Long-term road project will detour traffic at Veterans Bridge and I-295

by Kelley Bouchard March 15, 2025March 14, 2025

The project will add southbound access to I-295 at Exit 4 in an effort to relieve traffic congestion on Broadway and increase highway efficiency.

Business, Local & State, News

They’re the last cobblers left in Maine — and they’re busier than ever

by Gillian Graham March 9, 2025March 10, 2025

The cobbling tradition is being carried on by a half-dozen people in Maine, but most of them plan to retire or cut back their hours in the next few years.

Business, Local & State, News

Mainers join nationwide economic blackout in their own way

by Kelley Bouchard February 28, 2025March 1, 2025

Some small businesses saw more cash purchases during the 24-hour grassroots action against the U.S. economic and political system.

Business, News

Portland Jetport’s parking expansion plan lands in court

by Kelley Bouchard February 25, 2025February 26, 2025

Neighbors have appealed the city planning board’s recent approval of a plan to add 265 long-term surface parking spaces at Maine’s largest airport.

Animals, Life & Culture, Local & State

Tula from Fairfield is playing for Maine in this year’s Puppy Bowl

by Daniel Kool February 8, 2025February 7, 2025

The Siberian husky-Great Pyrenees mix will represent the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Sunday’s event to raise awareness about pet adoption.