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Published
May 12, 2019

Dine Out Maine: Gross Confection Bar in Portland’s Old Port defies expectations at every turn

And for this dessert-only restaurant and bar, that's excellent news.
Published
May 12, 2019

Do you know who’s actually running the kitchen at your favorite restaurant?

It's often the chef de cuisine, technically the second in command. We learn what it's like to do a lot of the work with little of the (public) credit.
Published
May 11, 2019

Police collect dozens of unwanted guns at ‘give-back’ events

Firearms turned over to police departments in nine communities across southern Maine will be donated to a nonprofit that turns materials from the guns into gardening tools.
Published
May 10, 2019

Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote

A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine's Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state's elections.
Published
May 10, 2019

Finalists chosen for Gorham Savings’ $50,000 LaunchPad competition

The five Maine startups will compete in a live business pitch competition on June 4.

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Published
May 9, 2019

Cumberland County selected for national program to expand drug treatment in jail

The county joins 14 other jurisdictions in a program to expand medication-assisted treatment for opioid abuse in jails.
Published
May 8, 2019

Portland school board selects contractor for Lyseth School renovation

Hardypond Construction of Portland is the low bidder at $14.5 million but that's $2.8 million over estimates because of a combination of factors in the construction market.
Published
May 8, 2019

PSO will be back for Portland’s Fourth of July bash, which promises a bigger bang

Shamrock Signature is taking over planning for this year's event, which will include the fund-raising Pops with a Purpose Gala on June 28.
Published
May 8, 2019

Vignola Cinque Terre in Portland closing, and building is under contract

Vignola Cinque Terre will close permanently at the end of dinner service Sunday. Joshua Miranda, owner of Blyth & Burrows, plans to open a new restaurant there in the fall.
Published
May 7, 2019

Man charged with murder in death of Deering grad is granted release on bail

Mark Cardilli Jr. has pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Isahak Muse and will be free on $50,000 cash bail while the case proceeds.