Portland civic and business officials are gathering Wednesday, Aug. 14, to celebrate the city’s recognition as a Gig Town, a designation that it has access to multi-gig speed fiber broadband. The event, co-sponsored by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce and Fidium Fiber, Consolidated Communications’ residential fiber service, kicks off at 4:30 p.m. at the […]
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Maine Public to move Portland studio, build event space at old Public Market
Maine Public purchased the building at 320 Cumberland Ave. for $20 million.
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Teen seriously injured in Portland motorcycle crash
A 16-year-old boy was brought to Maine Medical Center after his motorcycle left the road and hit a tree near the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Raymond Road Sunday evening.
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Judge denies emergency relief in lawsuit challenging limits on public funds for religious schools
The plaintiffs in the case have already filed a notice that they intend to appeal the order issued Thursday.
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Portland-based art club encourages bad art
Bad Art Maine, led by artist and teacher Daniel Freedman, supports an anti-perfection approach to artistic expression.
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Coffee By Design closes India Street cafe in Portland
The coffee roaster now has just 1 location: its roastery, store and cafe on Diamond Street. As recently as early 2023, the company had 4 locations.
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Children’s museum receives over $200,000 to advance ethnic studies
The federal grant of $224,143 will help the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine develop programs that comply with Maine law calling for African American and Wabanaki studies in public schools.
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Portland and other Maine communities get $25 million in storm recovery grants
The grants are aimed at preventing future flooding and include money for storm drainage improvements in Portland’s Old Port.
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Portland police arrest suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Police said Aaron Karp surrendered Thursday night and is being held without bail on a homicide charge at the Cumberland County Jail.
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Fundraising platform a win-win for Woodfords Corner shop and wannabe customers
Through NuMarket, customers can help fund new ventures – like the coffee shop and wine bar planned for Forest Avenue – and get a return on their investment in the form of store credit.