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Published
April 25, 2016

Letter to the editor: Portland Needle Exchange provides thread of hope

Overdoses are increasing, largely because of fentanyl, a synthetic drug that’s similar to heroin but has slightly different effects and a higher risk of overdose. No one knows where it’s coming from (Big Pharma? the CIA?), or why it’s being pushed (eugenics? counterintelligence?). Despite harsher punishments, the militarization of anti-drug task forces and big federal […]
Published
April 24, 2016

Dine Out Maine: Veranda Noodle House in Portland

The Vietnamese dishes succeed, the Thai, not so much.
Published
April 24, 2016

What makes Sofar Sounds’ concerts work? Shhh … it’s a secret

In a growing trend, the group's Maine chapter keeps musical acts a mystery until they perform in quiet, offbeat venues. Attentive fans are all ears.
Published
April 23, 2016

Port City Post: Madonna, Prince remain my celebrity soul mates

Unlike when David Bowie passed, I felt protective of Prince in a way that was more like a friend.
Published
April 22, 2016

Portland changes direction on Spring Street parking

The city will reconfigure spaces as nose-in after back-in caused motorist confusion and made parking staff feel unsafe as they checked dashboard time slips along the roadway.

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Published
April 21, 2016

Maine Voices: Priceless lessons learned when USM classrooms include community

At Thinking Matters, our students work with faculty mentors to create work that matters.
Published
April 20, 2016

Nova Star Cruises files for bankruptcy in Canada

The company that ran Portland-Nova Scotia ferry service files in Halifax, claiming it owes more than $15 million to hundreds of creditors.
Published
April 18, 2016

Portland photographer wants to open gallery inside shipping container

Justin Levesque is seeking city permission for a temporary art installation in Congress Square.
Published
April 18, 2016

Portland considers steps to house the homeless

A new policy would require developers who get certain public funds to set aside units for people in city-run homeless shelters.
Published
April 17, 2016

Dine Out Maine: Roustabout’s riffs on Italian-American classics are at home in Portland

The restaurant's modern space on Washington Avenue pays tribute to the city's seafaring heritage.