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Kristin Key will perform at Portland’s State Theatre at 8 p.m. on Oct.

8, where she will mix guitar and standup comedy to entertain local fans. The event is part of her CA-CAW tour that promises a fresh, engaging set.

Fall allergy season is here as ragweed pollen and outdoor mold trigger sneezing and itchy eyes.

Residents can reduce symptoms by keeping windows closed on windy days and vacuuming regularly (simple steps help lessen exposure).

Varsity Maine high school football honor roll highlighted Week 4 stars as players excelled in local games - Leavitt's Jeremiah McKenzie rushed for two touchdowns in a shutout while Yarmouth's Iggy McGrath set a record with seven touchdown passes.

Troy Jackson launched his Families for Troy coalition Sunday in Portland and engaged local families & children in discussions on universal free school meals and lower childcare costs ahead of the election.

Five historic photos from 1956 to 1990 capture the evolution of the Portland Farmers Market at sites on Federal Street & Deering Oaks Park, showing busy market days and the direct connection between farmers and local customers.

Maine Public Utilities Commission staff recommended denying CMP's proposal (a $7 a month increase) due to unresolved affordability issues and revenue concerns; the board will meet Oct.

6 to consider a limited option of $21 million in temporary rates to fund deferred projects.

A survey of 824 Mainers by the Siena Research Institute shows 85% view affordable housing negatively and 65% believe quality homes are out of reach, affecting residents; officials plan to ease the crisis with new policies and a goal to build over 80,000 homes by 2030 (occupancy conversion remains uncertain).

The University of Maine Board of Trustees voted Monday to remove Sen. George Mitchell’s name from the sustainability research center and student exchange scholarship after a task force review.

The new names take effect immediately at the Orono campus, while signage updates will take several months.