Flu cases are on the rise this month in Maine

During peak flu season — which varies by season, but often occurs in late January or February — Maine will typically see thousands of cases per week. The state recorded 17,793 influenza cases during ...

Restaurant Roundup: Stark Street food cart pod reopens, sushi spot closes, fine dining mainstay adds N/A

We start this roundup with an update on a contentious story from earlier this fall, and then news of a longtime sushi chef ...

2 Portland-born artists chosen for renowned Whitney Biennial

The New York City museum recently announced the 56 artists and groups selected for the survey of contemporary art, which ...
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Did You Catch Those Maine References in Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’?

You'll have to rewind and head back to season two of "Stranger Things" for the Maine nods. It all stems from Bob, the ...

Portland mayor highlights accomplishments and challenges in State of the City address

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland Mayor Mark Dion delivered his State of the City address Monday night, saying Portland has had many ...