18+ hour, 34+ min ago  (164+ words) The future of an adult day care center in Blue Hill looks more secure now that Community Action agencies in Aroostook, Washington, and Hancock Counties have reached an agreement to purchase the property. The agencies took over programs at Friendship…...

22+ hour, 21+ min ago  (232+ words) Maine Public Portland weighing the fate of the historic Expo The city of Portland is weighing the fate of the historic James A. Banks, Sr. Portland Exposition Building, which needs more than $30 million in repairs. City officials said this week they're…...

15+ hour, 53+ min ago  (194+ words) The economic development organization Focus Maine announced the completion of its 10-year initiative on Wednesday and the transition of its programs to other community partners. Focus Maine officials cited the creation of the Maine Life Sciences Center and the creation…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (463+ words) For over 35 years, Architalx has connected Portland, Maine's community through architecture and design, sparking meaningful conversations in the architectural and design industry. Our first lecture of the season will feature Julia Gamolina of Madame Architect, which emerged in 2018 in response…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (379+ words) Prepare to be amazed by the jaw-dropping guitar artistry of Richard Smith, one of the world's most extraordinary fingerstyle guitarists. Hailing from Beckenham, Kent, England, Smith began playing guitar at just five years old, launching a lifelong journey that would…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (740+ words) Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using spyware tools that can intercept encrypted messages as part of the agency's efforts to disrupt fentanyl traffickers, according to a letter sent last week by the agency's acting director, Todd Lyons. Lyons' letter, which…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (229+ words) The sister of one of the victims of the mass shooting in Lewiston in October of 2023 is suing the U. S. government. Bobbi Nichols of Auburn alleges that the Army could and should have stopped the tragedy. Nichols witnessed the death of…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (117+ words) TCI's Invasive Species Learning Lab (FREE) April 7, 4-5 PM A Free Webinar Series for K12 Educators, hosted by Subject To Climate, Maine Environmental Education Association, and The Climate Initiative. Guided by The Climate Initiative's (TCI) Executive Director, Leia Lowery will help participants…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (258+ words) A group of investors that is under contract to purchase the declining Bangor Mall say they want to construct market-rate condos at the site. Local realtor Michael Cole, who is among the investors planning to purchase the property, said he…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (155+ words) The Maine State Chamber of Commerce says it opposes Governor Janet Mills' supplemental budget proposal. In particular, the 2% surtax on incomes over $1 million, and the depletion of the state's so called "Rainy Day" fund. Chamber President Patrick Woodcock said Maine…...