Organizers of the Back Cove Music and Arts Festival, scheduled for Aug. 2-3 at Payson Park, announced the change Monday.
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Penobscot Nation fights Old Town landfill expansion, citing environmental justice concerns
Tribal leaders and the Conservation Law Foundation are opposing the state’s public benefit determination of the proposed 61-acre expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill.
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Mainer temporarily allowed to resume human rights work while suing over Trump sanctions
Matthew Smith sued the administration over economic sanctions it imposed on the International Criminal Court.
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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.
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Cape Elizabeth blooms during 2025 garden tour
Meet the gardeners of 4 lawns that were open to visitors this past Saturday.
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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.
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Westbrook Notes: Canal School playground features United States map
Rotary paints U.S. map at Canal School Canal School students in Grades K-4 will find a new addition to their playground when school resumes after summer vacation. A map of the United States has been painted on the pavement. The Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club contributed the artistic work. The map was produced to inspire “learning and […]
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Reception for Portland Press Herald photography exhibit among upcoming events at Graves Library in Kennebunkport
Banjo Jimmy returns to Graves Library Banjo Jimmy will perform some adventure tunes and other family favorites at Graves Memorial Library in Kennebunkport. Shows will be on Thursday, July 24, and Thursday July 31, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to the rain-or-shine event. Preregistration is encouraged. Parking is available on Maine […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gray and Westbrook
Buxton haddock buffet supper – Saturday, July 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, July 30, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage […]
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Buddy Holly featured at Kennebunkport Historical Society concert series
Mid-Week Music continues Aug. 13 at Town House School.