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Food & ShoppingMarket Basket opens its fourth Maine store in Scarborough on FridayIf you shop in Scarborough, tomorrow's a big day. Market Basket is set to open its new store Fri., Nov. 6 at The Downs. It's the chain's fourth Maine location, joining Topsham, Westbrook and Biddeford, and Scarborough's third major grocery store.Thursday’s editionRead City HallPortland's council approves $735,000 for a winter warming shelter at RiversideIf you've been wondering where Portland's winter warming shelter will land, it's the same spot as last year. The City Council voted 7-2 Monday to use more than $700,000 in opioid settlement money for a nightly shelter at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway. WMTW puts the amount at $735,000, down from an initial $900,000 proposal.Wednesday’s editionRead TravelUnited plans to add 20 more nonstop flights from Portland to California next summerIf you fly west, next summer gets easier. United plans to add 20 roundtrip flights between the Portland International Jetport and San Francisco and Los Angeles, the jetport announced Monday. That's 65% more flights than in 2026.Wednesday’s editionRead City CouncilPortland's City Council puts $735,000 in opioid settlement funds toward a winter warming shelterThe City Council voted 5-4 Monday to use opioid settlement funds for a winter warming shelter. Many saw it as the better of two less-than-ideal options after an initial plan for a Bayside shelter fell through. NEWS CENTER Maine reports the vote sparked debate over funding sources and accessibility.Tuesday’s editionRead TravelUnited is adding 20 more roundtrip flights between Portland and California next summerIf you've got a West Coast trip in mind, United is adding 20 more roundtrip flights between the Portland International Jetport and California for summer 2027, the Jetport announced Monday. That's a 65% increase over this past summer, when United launched the first direct commercial service between Maine and California. Demand was high enough that five extra weeks were added to the San Francisco flights this year.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Payson ParkIf you drive through Payson Park, Portland plans to reopen Catafalque Drive on Nov.

    If you drive through Payson Park, Portland plans to reopen Catafalque Drive on Nov. 16. Crews installed speed humps this week on the stretch that meets Baxter Boulevard, which has been closed to vehicle traffic since June.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Portland Press Herald

  • HousingThe Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says Portland saw just 7 percent housing growth but a 56 percent rent increase between 2019 and 2026.

    The Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says Portland saw just 7 percent housing growth but a 56 percent rent increase between 2019 and 2026. The group blames restrictive zoning laws, building codes and permitting.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WGME

  • GorhamGorham voters approved more than $6 million for high school renovations.

    Gorham voters approved more than $6 million for high school renovations. The work includes parking, sidewalks and drainage, plus replacing old portable classrooms.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WGME2

  • School costsA petition organized by Cumberland resident Shirley Storey-King will now force talks on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school cost-sharing agreement.

    A petition organized by Cumberland resident Shirley Storey-King will now force talks on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school cost-sharing agreement. The current formula for Maine School Administrative District 51, which sets how much each town contributes, was created in 1966.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Portland Press Herald

  • Maine CelticsThe Maine Celtics open their season at the Portland Expo against the Westchester Knicks on Friday at 7 p.m.

    The Maine Celtics open their season at the Portland Expo against the Westchester Knicks on Friday at 7 p.m. The teams meet again Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WGME2

  • TurnoutSecretary of State Shenna Bellows says Maine set a record for early voters and that turnout passed the last midterm.

    Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says Maine set a record for early voters and that turnout passed the last midterm. She said more than 300,000 Mainers requested and returned an absentee ballot.

    Around Maine · Today’s editionSource: WGME

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Daily Portlandto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Portland will reopen Catafalque Drive through Payson Park on Nov. 16

Plus, Portland's rent jump since 2019 and a record Maine midterm turnout.

The TLDR

  1. Catafalque Drive in Payson Park reopens Nov. 16
  2. Portland rents rose 56% from 2019 to 2026
  3. Maine set a midterm early-voting record
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