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Did Portland’s Eastern Promenade previously have a swimming pool? | Fact brief
Plans to add a pool were revived in the 1960s, but vandalism and other issues about 2 decades later led to a revamp of the area.
Cape Elizabeth blooms during 2025 garden tour
Meet the gardeners of 4 lawns that were open to visitors this past Saturday.
Scarborough affordable housing project potentially dead in water
The Town Council voted to reject a Credit Enhancement Agreement for a 50-unit affordable housing project for seniors 55 and older.
Strong weekend storm rips off roofs, downs trees in southern Maine
The weather on Sunday also forced the Yarmouth Clam Festival to shut down as lightning moved in.
Otisfield Energy Fair takes place Saturday
The Energy Fair takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Community Hall.
11 Maine waterfalls to explore, from Portland to Baxter State Park
Some other popular destinations include Grafton Notch State Park, Moxie Falls and Angel Falls.
Small town of Union shaken by rumors, media attention in wake of paddleboarder’s killing
Mic Mac Cove Family Campground, where Sunshine Stewart was staying before she went missing, is hoping to return to a sense of “normal” after her killing shocked the community.
Maine charity care expansion couldn’t come at a worse time, hospitals say
A new law expanding who is eligible for free care is expected to help low-income Mainers, but also strain hospitals already grappling with the impact Medicaid cuts will have on their finances.
Yarmouth Clam Festival celebrates 60 years
The coastal downtown of Yarmouth saw tens of thousands of attendees enjoy iconic events throughout the Yarmouth Clam Festival weekend.