The new bridge will replace a structure that has been deemed structurally deficient.
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St. John Street neighbors fear disruption from Maine Medical Center garage
The city and the hospital are working with residents to deal with displaced parking.
Portland’s former Williston-West Church again going on the auction block
The former sanctuary and parish house will both be sold Sept. 10.
Portland schools benefit from Maine Audubon grants
The goal is to encourage students to take direct action, while enriching their learning experience.
Our View: To keep kids safe, focus on the real dangers
A probation office in Portland does not pose a special risk to children, and it does perform a vital civil function.
Eight Maine startups head to TechCrunch Disrupt
The companies at the international conference will have the opportunity to meet venture capitalists, investors, founders and other entrepreneurs.
Brian Boru’s loyal customers pack landmark pub to raise a parting glass
It’s the last call for the 26-year-old Irish pub in the Old Port, the latest Portland gathering place to close its doors.
Elks and their ilk must draw millennials or face extinction
Graying organizations like the Portland Elks, with an average age of 74, hope to link young people to old-school service.
Dine Out Maine: Traditional and crossover tacos take center stage at the stylish Bird & Co.
The ordering trick to this ear-splitting Woodfords Corner neighborhood spot is knowing which to select and which to avoid.
Maine Observer: Rediscovering her roots in Rumford
The community in Maine’s foothills was her father’s hometown, not hers, yet it opens its doors to a visitor.