The founders of the Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant in Portland plan to open a barbecue restaurant in the city. Whole Hog will be located at 480 Congress Street – at the corner of Congress and Center, just across from the Time & Temperature Building – and serve “authentic East North Carolina style” barbecue. […]
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Maine Girls’ Academy walked a financial tightrope before deciding to close
The soon-to-be-closed Maine Girls’ Academy was limping along financially in its second year of operation, spending slightly more than it took in, according to federal financial disclosure forms. School officials said last week they were closing the school because of declining enrollment and related financial problems. Despite an immediate surge of supporters coming forward trying […]
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Eastern League: Bichette's four hits, lack of timely hits doom Sea Dogs
Teddy Stankiewicz continues to grind through another Portland Sea Dogs season. He turned in another quality start Friday night, eating up seven innings, allowing three earned runs (five total). But Stankiewicz and the Sea Dogs lost again, 5-3 to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats before 5,384 at Hadlock Field. Portland outhit the Fisher Cats […]
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CMTM kicks off season with production of 'Treasure Island'
PORTLAND — The timeless tale, “Treasure Island,” storms the stage at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) from July 13-29. Young Jim Hawkins dreams of the pirates’ life, never expecting to actually set foot on a sailing ship. Then, one night, a “black spot” and an antique key change everything. With a map […]
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Sessions touts Operation SOS to combat opioid crisis
Law enforcement has an indispensable role to play in helping the nation respond to the opioid drug crisis, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Friday after meeting in Portland with local law enforcement officials. “Enforcement of drug laws is never more important than now,” Sessions said during a news conference at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. […]
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U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says law enforcement plays critical role in opioid fight
Law enforcement has an important role to play in helping the nation respond to the opioid drug crisis, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Friday after a meeting in Portland with local law enforcement officials. “Enforcement of drug laws is never more important than now.” Sessions said in a press conference at the U.S. Attorney’s […]
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Michael N. Brown
AUBURN — Michael Norman Brown of Auburn unexpectedly passed away Sunday, July 8, at his home. He was born Jan. 9, 1958, in Portland, to Maynard Brown and Marie Leveque Brown. Michael attended Westbrook High School, graduating in 1976. Michael loved many things: being outdoors, hunting and gardening, playing darts and carpentry work, but he loved […]
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Thunderstorm hits Cumberland County hard
A thunderstorm took down trees and power lines in Cumberland County on Tuesday evening. With gusts up to 60 mph, the storm moved from South Windham southeast to Casco Bay. Meteorologist John Cannon at the National Weather Service in Gray said there were reports of storm damage throughout the region. “We have a strong cold […]
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Robert M. Hamilton
AUBURN — Robert M. Hamilton, 66, of South Paris passed away Sunday, July 8, at the Hospice House. He was born in Gray on Feb. 19, 1952, the son of Maynard and Cecelia Cooke Hamilton. He attended local schools in Gray and Portland. He had been employed as a production supervisor for Mid Maine CPL in […]
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions to visit Portland on Friday to discuss opioid crisis
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will visit Portland Friday to discuss the opioid epidemic with local law enforcement, according to two law enforcement sources. The event will be held at the Portland office of U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine, where Sessions is expected to give remarks and discuss the national drug epidemic that continues […]