The day-long event focused on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries. It was the first time the annual event came to Maine.
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Portland food pantry urgently seeks temporary location
Project FEED at Woodfords Corner must find a new location by the end of September or pause their operations for at least a year.
City cuts ribbon on East Deering affordable housing redevelopment
Portland Housing Authority’s 105-unit project replaced 50 public housing units that were built on a landfill in 1971.
Cumberland council wrestles with request to extend business hours
Rise Pizza would like to stay open until 10 p.m. on weekends, instead of 9, as required by zoning.
SAD 51 bus drivers settle contract; teachers still in talks
Graham Shove, head of the SAD 51 Education Association, declined to comment on negotiations or why the teachers contract has been unable to resolve since January.
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership awards resiliency grants
Seven Maine nonprofits and communities received a total of $112,726 in grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Documentary highlights futsal community in Kennedy Park
The young Portland director received the Emerging Maine Filmmaker Award for the project showing the community in one of Maine’s most diverse neighborhoods.
Inaugural 5K supports housing for first responders, veterans
The fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation drew 300 runners to Payson Park.
Local housing prices make ownership for many a pipe dream
Housing north of Portland has become too expensive for many people who work in those communities.
Chebeague Island considering new $6M fire/rescue building
The town likely would have to borrow money, which requires voter approval.