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Published
June 1, 2018

Bishop Robert P. Deeley to celebrate St. Denis Church anniversary

Whitefield church was established in 1818.
Published
June 1, 2018

Concern that Maine lobster will get caught up in trade war brings congressional delegation together

A series of meetings between the lobster industry and top U.S. trade officials Friday was intended to 'get across ... how important this is to our state,' says Sen. Angus King.
Published
June 1, 2018

Quick work on Maine Med expansion means Congress Street detour will end 3 weeks early

Hospital and city officials say the road will reopen June 8 because of thorough planning and good weather, as the hospital moves ahead with its $512 million expansion.
Published
June 1, 2018

Portland police, heeding quacks, rescue brood of ducklings

The baby mallards were stuck in a storm drain on Cumberland Avenue when two officers intervened.
Published
May 31, 2018

Maine’s flu season was the worst in at least 5 years, with more than 9,000 sickened

Reported cases jumped 55% from last year, to 9,018, and deaths also increased as a more severe strain caused a majority of the illnesses.

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Published
May 30, 2018

Portland artist Zoo Cain loses roughly 100 of his works in Valley Street fire

He is grateful that everyone got out of the building safely and is taking his loss in stride, saying 'When you are 66 years old, you can't get too attached to anything.'
Published
May 30, 2018

State offers grants to businesses that hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer

Employers complain that Maine's increasing minimum wage – set to go up to $12 in 2020 – makes it less appealing to hire young workers.
Published
May 30, 2018

Why Maine’s chronically crowded restaurants won’t take reservations

While such policies can infuriate customers, local restaurateurs counter that hospitality doesn't mean taking a reservation – it means treating customers well.
Published
May 29, 2018

Portland firefighters battle 2 major blazes on a hot afternoon

A man who works near the building on Valley Street said the entire third floor was engulfed in flames.
Published
May 29, 2018

Catholic diocese parts ways with the Maine Council of Churches

Bishop Robert Deeley says the council's decision to take public stands based on majority votes by its members, rather than unanimous agreement, could leave the diocese supporting positions not grounded in the teachings of the church.