Dogs and their owners don festive costumes for a weekend festival celebrating the spooky and the stylish.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
This Portland home for sale is older than the Constitution
The Captain Jesse Partridge house has been listed for $1.4 million.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Stolen SUV prompts 4-vehicle crash on I-95 in Sidney
The crash occurred in an area of I-95 notorious for crashes and this time involved an SUV driver who attempted to flee from state police.
Posted inLocal & State, News
US Senate candidate Graham Platner facing new allegations over tattoo
Platner has had the tattoo covered up and says he only learned recently of its Nazi ties, but CNN says it has uncovered more deleted social media posts that could indicate he knew about it years ago.
Posted inLocal & State, News
New food security hub opens in South Portland as cuts in federal benefits loom
Preble Street’s new facility and other food security organizations are bracing for SNAP cuts in November that will affect 170,000 Mainers.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Hundreds gather in Lewiston to remember 2023 mass shooting: ‘Like it happened yesterday’
No matter how big the crowd got, it still seemed like everyone there had a personal connection to the tragedy of Oct. 25, 2023.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
What did music sound like in the 1700s? Find out from Portland’s newest orchestra
North Star Baroque, a period-instrument orchestra, will launch its second season on Sunday.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Religion and Values
It’s a family affair at West Bethel church
Dan Haas and his family minister at Pleasant Valley Church in West Bethel.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
King, Pingree criticize Trump’s demolition of East Wing to make way for ballroom
Rep. Jared Golden said he is not opposed to a ballroom but also raised concerns about the demolition process, while Sen. Susan Collins said she has not seen the plans that have been questioned by historic preservation groups.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Will the Hearts of Pine host a playoff game? It’s complicated.
Portland could finish anywhere from fourth to seventh and end up playing anywhere from Maine to Spokane, Washington.