Some landlords are looking for midyear rent increases to help offset significant tax hikes stemming from Portland’s first revaluation in 15 years.
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Sande’s Picks: Explore the wonderful world of craft brewing
Two of my three sons are visiting. They are craft beer aficionados and, yes, have completed the Maine Beer Trail challenge and have the T-shirts to prove it. This time, they started with the just-opened Mast Landing Brewery in Freeport and sampled two of the 21 brews always on tap. Welcome to Paradise is a […]
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Old-school, fine-dining Portland stalwart Back Bay Grill plans major changes
Owner/chef Larry Matthews Jr. will still own the Portland restaurant, but is turning over management to a new team.
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Regatta fundraiser hopes to increase families’ access to sailing
SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport.
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Portland celebrates its welcoming nature with ‘The Walk’ for refugee children
The art-and-culture festival begins with a free concert at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the Eastern Prom.
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Portland superintendent’s plan for fall reopening includes mask recommendation
The plan, which the school board is scheduled to vote on Aug. 17, calls for all students to wear masks indoors and staff members to wear masks in the presence of students indoors.
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Portland council declares limited emergency due to rise in COVID cases
The Portland City Council unanimously supported declaring a limited emergency Monday that will allow them to continue meeting virtually as cases of COVID-19 continue to tick upwards and City Hall remains closed to the public. According to the resolution, in-person meetings are not possible because “city council chambers and other available meeting rooms in City […]
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Portland group aims to raise kids’ awareness of public art
A coloring book created by the Portland Public Art Committee is being expanded this year to include illustrations of several more of the city’s art pieces.
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Portland council declares limited emergency, allowing remote meetings to continue
The emergency order will be in effect at City Hall until councilors rescind it.
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Lobster Week: Up close and personal with Maine’s famed crustacean
There are a dozen companies in the state, including two in Portland, that offer tours that allow the public an opportunity to try their hand at lobstering.