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Published
February 17, 2017

Water mains rupture in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook

The largest break, at Preble Street in Portland, triggered a boil-water order for Munjoy Hill residents that was expected to last until at least 11:30 p.m. Friday.
Published
February 16, 2017

Lawmaker’s lecture on ‘immigration crisis’ goes on at USM as 200 protest

Rep. Lawrence Lockman, R-Amherst, speaks to a deeply divided audience to back a state immigration bill he is sponsoring.
Published
February 16, 2017

Casco Bay High School teacher inspired by Ellen DeGeneres appears on her show

Former Sudanese refugee Ekhlas Ahmed is surprised to go on stage with the TV star and receive a $22,000 check to pay off her student loan debt.
Published
February 15, 2017

Hotel complex proposed for Portland wharf would challenge city’s zoning rules

The project would be next to a condo development that decades ago sparked a referendum to prevent waterfront development from pushing out commercial fishing and other marine uses.
Published
February 15, 2017

Small neighborhood groceries in Portland offer local fare, gourmet specialties

These stores give customers a speedy alternative to the supermarket where they can get locally sourced, organic food – and stay for friendly conversation.

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Published
February 15, 2017

Bread and Butter: Crafting a wine list is more complicated than you may think

"When I gave my first draft to a friend to review, I felt as if I were handing off my first novel," Lolita wine director Stella Hernandez says.
Published
February 14, 2017

Portland Symphony Orchestra names 4 finalists to replace Robert Moody

The candidates will conduct the PSO during an audition process that will begin this year and stretch into the spring of 2018.
Published
February 13, 2017

City of Portland considers selling downtown parking lot to developer

The city would net nearly $1.2 million for the 175-vehicle parking area and also receive two parcels it needs on Canco Road from the buyer.
Published
February 12, 2017

Oil tanker truck jackknifes on Tukey’s Bridge in Portland

The truck crashed Sunday afternoon just before the Washington Avenue exit on I-295, snarling traffic for three hours.
Published
February 12, 2017

Dine Out Maine: Schulte & Herr’s homey German food is a home run

The 24-seat West Bayside dining room is still thriving – despite not having a liquor license.