Electricians, seamsters and handy-people of all kinds volunteered a few hours of their time to tinker on the household items.
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Maine home prices hit a new high in 2024. Don’t expect them to come down.
The median price for a Maine home reached a record $390,200 in 2024, but the year also saw sales increasing after years of declines.
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Acclaimed Cape Elizabeth chef will lead soon-to-reopen Dry Dock
Dry Dock, a seafood spot in the Old Port that has been closed for several years, is prepping for a fresh start with an acclaimed chef at the helm. The space will be reopened early this summer, according to the Luke’s Lobster ownership team who leased the restaurant in October. The group announced Thursday that […]
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Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State
Carnaval Maine was a flop. Would any winter festival work in Portland?
Lessons from the success of the Old Port Fest could provide a blueprint for bringing out the community’s joie de vivre.
Posted inFood, Local & State, News
James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors
Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 southern Maine chefs are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 22-29
Wed. 1/22 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 1/22 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 1/22 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council P.I. Community Center Thu. 1/23 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Committee Zoom Mon. 1/27 5 p.m. City Council Workshop City Hall Tue. 1/28 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall
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Tractor breaks through ice at Deering Oaks pond
A spokesperson for the city of Portland said no one was injured and the equipment was easily removed.
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Maine recorded 35 homicides last year, continuing upward trend
The state’s longest period without a murder was 39 days.
Posted inDo This, Leslie Bridgers, Local & State
6 things Mainers wouldn’t dare to do in summer — but can now
It’s time for locals to take advantage of what tourists love about our state, without waiting in line.