The charming waterfront district has evolved into a destination for high-end shopping and dining, which some locals appreciate and others could do without.
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Portland House of Music sold to Colorado buyer
New owner Patrick Calabro isn’t planning major changes, but he would like to bring in more national acts.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
At-home abortion pills now in Maine
SOUTH PORTLAND — Carafem expands personalized and medically supported abortion pills to Maine. The world continues to cope with the news about the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case. Many women wonder what their next steps are regarding having an abortion. On June 24, the Supreme Court made […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Augusta’s sturgeon statues show how art enriches our communities
Across Maine, these initiatives have provided an outlet for artists, and brought people together.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bar Harbor struggles with cruise ship limits, and Portland could be next
A citizen petition seeks a 1,000-person-a-day cap on ship passengers entering Bar Harbor, and a similar effort is underway in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Local & State, Review
Theater review: Funny, thought-provoking ‘Body Awareness’ kicks off new festival
Three plays with a ‘social leaning’ will comprise the first Portland Theater Festival.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: July 27-Aug. 3
Wed. 7/27 4 p.m. Mayor’s Monthly Zoom Wed. 7/27 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 7/27 5 p.m. Rent Board Wed. 7/27 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Tues. 8/2 5:30 p.m. Housing and Economic Development Committee Wed. 8/3 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Wed. 8/3 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board All meetings are remote unless otherwise […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
In all that fresh air, Maine Outdoor Film Festival ripens and grows
The event includes 70 films, plus panel discussions and other activities, over 11 nights at three Portland venues: the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the Eastern Promenade and the East Bayside gathering place, Aprés.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Bach Virtuosi Festival adds a free concert to its weeklong series
The festival, founded by Lewis Kaplan in 2016, is bringing acclaimed classical musicians to Portland for six concerts.
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After 47-year run, Olympia Sports to close its doors
The company began by opening a store at the Maine Mall in South Portland in 1975 and at one point had 226 stores on the East Coast.