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Celebration of Somali culture and heritage: Ifrah F. Ahmed shares SOOMAALIYA in Maine

On October 2, Portland welcomed chef, writer, and artist Ifrah F. Ahmed for a vibrant evening centered on Somali cuisine, storytelling, and community. Hosted by Coffee By Design in partnership with the Community Organizing Alliance as part of the Midnimo: Unity celebration, the event marked the release of Ahmed’s debut cookbook, SOOMAALIYA.

Portland, ME · 10h

94.9 HOM

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Bramhall and Roma Cafe in Portland, Maine, Permanently Closing

Two spots in Portland, Maine, with rich history, Roma Cafe and Bramhall Pub, have announced they are closing permanently

Portland, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Our healthcare system is failing us. There are alternatives.

“I've worked in health care for 20 years, and every year the system grows more absurd, more painful, and less affordable.”

South Portland, ME · 2d

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Check snowblowers now: Oil, spark plug and fuel checks can prevent winter breakdowns

POTLAND (WGME) -- While a snowblower won’t be needed for any snow this week, those plowable storms will be here soon. It’s important to check your snowblower before you need to use it for the first time this season. You’ll first want to check the oil. “I...

Portland, ME · 2d

94.9 HOM

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Old Port Hunger Meets Its Match At Lenora, Open From 8 A.m. With Handmade Tortillas And Fresh Salsas

Old Port hunger hits and everything's napping, no worries because Lenora will feed your food cravings and more!

Portland, ME · 1d

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Sales and prices of Maine homes drop by 6% in October

Realtors across Maine reported fewer sales and lower prices in October, compared with the same time period a year ago. Comparing October 2026 to October 2025, sales of single-family existing homes dropped 6.58% from 1,656 to 1,547 and the median sales price decreased 5.63% to $402,500 according to Maine Listings.

Maine · 16h

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Portland residents weigh in on plan to build new soccer stadium on waterfront

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Plans to transform part of Portland’s waterfront into a soccer stadium are still being kicked around. The Portland Hearts of Pine have plans to build a new stadium on Cassidy Point, with 9,000-11,000 seats. The team needs zoning approval before construction can start next year, despite...

Portland, ME · 2d

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PWD secures $8.1 million grant to protect Sebago Lake

Portland Water District (PWD) has been awarded an $8.1 million federal grant to lead a regional watershed protection initiative safeguarding Sebago Lake, the drinking water source for more than 200,000 people. Through the Sebago Clean Waters (SCW) collaborative, partners will advance stream restoration, forest conservation, and forest stewardship across the...

Portland, ME · 1d

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Maine fishermen to test ocean robots in Portland, Rockland

Maine commercial fishermen will get a firsthand look at two ocean robots designed to help captains better understand conditions on their fishing grounds during upcoming demonstrations in Portland and Rockland. The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) is hosting the demonstrations as part of Robots for Fishermen, a project under the...

Portland, ME · 17h

WGME

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Meet Bonnie, this sweet pup is head over paws for people

Meet Bonnie! She’s a sweet, affectionate dog who loves spending time with her humans. The Animal Welfare Society says Bonnie has an especially endearing habit of sitting on people’s feet or leaning against them when she wants some love. Bonnie came to AWS after her owner passed away...

Portland, ME · 18h

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BCMA hosts Dunlap Broadside copy of Declaration of Independence with Maine Historical Society

On October 30 and 31, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art (BCMA) displayed a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the rotunda for the Bowdoin and Brunswick communities. This specific copy of the document has been on tour in 16 different locations throughout the state with the Maine Historical Society (MHS) since July 4 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Brunswick, ME · 1d

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Maine communities canceled Flock contracts, but cameras sometimes remained for months

AUBURN (WGME) -- Some Maine communities that ended contracts with Flock Safety found the company’s automated license plate reader cameras remained in place for weeks and, in one case, months, raising questions about whether the cameras could still collect or share data after local access was shut off. In...

Auburn, ME · 1d

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South Portland, ME Approves City-Funded Curbside Composting

South Portland households will be able to choose to participate in a city-funded weekly curbside composting collection as early as July. The South Portland City Council voted 4-3 to institute an opt-in curbside composting program on Nov. 5. The city’s rate of diversion from trash is expected to increase by 10% if 40% of households (or 3,600) participate, as estimated.

South Portland, ME · 1d

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DeStefano & Assocs. completes three projects

Manchester, NH DeStefano & Associates, Inc. (DAI) has completed two apartment projects, nears finish on third, and completes one manufacturing facility. DAI converted 967 Elm St. , a historic building, into mixed-use with a ground-floor restaurant and 27 apartments. The architect is Stephen Fleshman Architects. And in Topsham, ME DAI...

Manchester, NH · 1d

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RSU 14 Board of Directors decline to name new school after Diamond

By a vote of 7-2, the RSU 14 Board of Directors rejected a proposal to name the new middle school under construction for the late Windham legislator and children’s advocate Bill Diamond. Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Windham High School, the board instead voted to name the school...

Windham, ME · 1d

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Windham Food Pantry seeks donations for holiday meals

The Windham Food Pantry is preparing for its busiest season, with Thanksgiving and Christmas increasing the number of families seeking assistance with their holiday meals. The pantry already has a sizeable list of families who have signed up to receive a turkey and accompanying foods and Patrice Leary-Forrey, the Food Pantry Coordinator for Windham, expects more families to reach out in the time before the holiday.

Windham, ME · 1d