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Published
May 7, 2018

First hotels, then short-term rentals, now city’s getting its first hostel

Heather Loeber hopes her less pricey, more communal accommodations will help open Portland to cash-strapped younger people who want to experience the area with fellow travelers.
Published
May 6, 2018

Man who shot woman in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood still at large

A neighbor says the victim, 49, was shot in the knee after confronting her assailant about doing drugs on a public way.
Published
May 6, 2018

Dine Out Maine: At The Shop in Portland, a taste of summer and sea

The raw bar keeps it simple with oysters, tinned seafood, great prices – and no dessert.
Published
May 6, 2018

‘The Destiny Thief’ collects Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo’s personal essays and criticism

The book collects witty and wise nuggets from Russo, a genial narrator
Published
May 6, 2018

Bayside at rock bottom: Portland neighborhood is under siege

The fragile accord that once existed between Bayside residents and the vulnerable people seeking help from Preble Street and the city's Oxford Street Shelter has shattered, as drunken brawls, overt sex, burglaries and drug deals encroach on neighbors' doorsteps.

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Published
May 6, 2018

Portland agency that helps the homeless bears the imprint of its longtime executive director

Mark Swann has been leading Preble Street since 1991, upholding family values of service to others and commitment to social responsibility.
Published
May 5, 2018

As yellow tulips bloom, Portland student’s message of hope for mental illness spreads

The second Hope Day will be held Sunday morning at Lincoln Park, where 700 tulips were planted last fall.
Published
May 4, 2018

Federal grant for $6 million will help Casco Bay Lines buy a new boat

The public ferry service plans to replace the Maqouit II and the Machigonne II, which more than 30 years old.
Published
May 3, 2018

Uber Eats food delivery coming to Portland this month

The service teams up with local restaurants to bring food to diners' doors.
Published
May 2, 2018

Conference for Maine startups gets new life after lead organizer’s departure

The new version will be two days shorter, much less costly and have a different focus than the one led by its disgraced founder.