PORTLAND — The fall 2020 athletic season has been canceled at the University of Southern Maine due to concerns about protecting student athletes and staff from the spread of COVID-19. “During this time, we considered myriad scenarios in hopes that a path forward could be possible; however, the risks associated with long-distance travel on buses […]
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Community raises $175,00 for One Longfellow Square
PORTLAND — Live music venue One Longfellow Square has met its $175,000 fundraising goal to stay in businesses through the COVID-19 shutdown. With shows over the last few month canceled or rescheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 185-seat music venue at Congress and State streets launched an emergency GoFundMe campaign to remain in operation […]
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Developer facing lawsuit, embezzlement accusations files for bankruptcy
Bernard Saulnier, who had proposed high-profile developments in Saco and Portland, filed for bankruptcy in late June.
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Portland’s East End beach closed over contamination fears
A power outage at the Portland Wastewater Treatment Plant and a backup generator that failed at the same time convinced city officials they should close the beach out of an abundance of caution.
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Pandemic sidelines Portland’s minor league sports venues
With little prospect of generating large crowds and ticket sales, Hadlock Field, the Portland Expo and Cross Insurance Arena are doing what they can to offset losses during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Effort to restore Portland’s historic African American meetinghouse sees surge of support
Many have donated recently to the group restoring the historic former Black church building in Portland, but the project needs $1 million more.
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Vegan Kitchen: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the veganist city of all?
Our very own Portland ranks high in national vegan surveys of all sorts.
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One Longfellow Square raises $175,000 to stay in business
The nonprofit performing arts and concert venue in Portland has reached its second fundraising goal after the pandemic battered its finances.
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South Portland, Portland making headway on energy goals with state help
New moves at the state level, expected to be finalized this year, will pave the way for needed improvement to energy efficiency in both cities.
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City voters select legislative candidates for November
Voters also overwhelmingly approve the formation of a charter commission and pass the school budget.