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The FAA's nationwide ground stop halted flights at the Portland Jetport on Friday

If you're flying out of Portland International Jetport today, check with your airline before you head out. The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop around 4 p.m.

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Friday's ground stop left seven planes parked in Portland

7
aircraft on the ground at the Jetport
5
departures showing canceled at 4:49 p.m.
3rd
nationwide ground stop in U.S. history
90 minutes
about how long the 2023 ground stop lasted

Sources: WGME, WMTW

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Food & DrinkRoma Cafe, Bramhall and Nosh Kitchen Bar will close the weekend before ThanksgivingIf Roma Cafe has been part of your special occasions, the clock is ticking. Roma, Bramhall and Nosh Kitchen Bar, all on Congress Street, will close the weekend before Thanksgiving. Roma and Bramhall announced their plans Wednesday, and no specific reason was given in their social media statement.Friday’s editionRead WaterfrontThe Hearts of Pine want to build a soccer stadium on Portland's waterfront at Cassidy PointIf you walk or work near the waterfront, this one's worth watching. The Portland Hearts of Pine plan to build a stadium on Cassidy Point. The site now has a couple of warehouses and a coal pile, and it's closed to the public.Thursday’s editionRead GorhamGorham lays out a plan to find the cause of Narragansett Elementary's gas problemsIf you have a child at Narragansett Elementary, here's where things stand. The school closed for the fourth time in a year over gas, and Superintendent Heather Perry told families Monday that three recent leaks came from gas regulator failures. Staff are checking whether the regulators are faulty.Thursday’s editionRead HomelessnessPortland's winter warming shelter is aiming to open Dec. 15, and hiring is the hurdleIf you're counting on Portland's winter warming shelter, a City Council committee is moving forward with plans to open it at 166 Riverside Street. Staff say the biggest hurdle is hiring enough people to run it safely, and nine applicants are set for interviews this week. “We've been progressing with different contracts to have the supplies ready for the December 15 opening date,” HHS Director Maggie McLoughlin said.Wednesday’s editionRead On the WaterUnexploded ordnance has been found eight miles off Portland, and mariners are told to steer clearIf you fish or boat out of Portland, here's a spot to steer around. The Coast Guard released a notice to mariners about unexploded ordnance eight miles off the coast, found by mapping researchers with the Maine Department of Marine Resources. The Maine Lobstermen's Association said in a statement that the Maine Coastal Mapping Initiative made the find and that NOAA will work to get it charted.Wednesday’s editionRead City HallPortland city staff and the rail authority still disagree on where the Downeaster station should goIf you ride the Downeaster, your station could move. The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority was awarded $48 million in federal funding, in August, to relocate it to St. John Street, near Northern Light Mercy Hospital. The project is estimated at roughly $60 million, with a proposed $12 million match in state funding.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Holiday treeA 50-foot red spruce from the Rabbit Run cul-de-sac is headed to Monument Square on Wed., Nov.

    A 50-foot red spruce from the Rabbit Run cul-de-sac is headed to Monument Square on Wed., Nov. 18, with a police escort and an 11 a.m. expected arrival. Crews will put lights on it Wednesday or Thursday, aiming to finish by Nov. 24, and the lighting ceremony is set for Nov. 27. You can watch the arrival on an online live feed.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Bangor Daily News, NEWS CENTER Maine

  • CovetrusThe FTC sued Friday to block Portland-based Covetrus from buying its closest competitor, MWI Veterinary Supply, for $3.5 billion.

    The FTC sued Friday to block Portland-based Covetrus from buying its closest competitor, MWI Veterinary Supply, for $3.5 billion. Covetrus opened its headquarters near the east end of downtown in 2022.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WGME

  • Roux campusNortheastern University's $500 million Roux Institute campus in East Deering is a year from completion, with about 220 workers on site Tuesday.

    Northeastern University's $500 million Roux Institute campus in East Deering is a year from completion, with about 220 workers on site Tuesday. The seven-story Alfond Center's copper-red columns nod to the former B&M Baked Beans factory.

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

  • ClosingsNosh Kitchen Bar on Congress Street will close permanently Nov.

    Nosh Kitchen Bar on Congress Street will close permanently Nov. 22 after more than 16 years. In the West End, Roma and its downstairs bar, Bramhall, are due to end their decades-long run later this month.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: 92 Moose, Mainebiz

  • CoyotesPortland Trails said coyotes have been spotted near Ludlow Street, on the southwest side of Evergreen Woods, and the sightings near the trail network have prompted caution.

    Portland Trails said coyotes have been spotted near Ludlow Street, on the southwest side of Evergreen Woods, and the sightings near the trail network have prompted caution. If you meet one, we suggest making loud noises, waving your arms to look bigger, and keeping small children and dogs close.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Portland Press Herald, NEWS CENTER Maine

  • Home salesMaine home sales fell for a third straight month in October: 1,547 homes closed, down 6.6% from 1,656 a year earlier, and the median price was $402,500, down 5.6%.

    Maine home sales fell for a third straight month in October: 1,547 homes closed, down 6.6% from 1,656 a year earlier, and the median price was $402,500, down 5.6%. The Maine Association of Realtors says high prices and mortgage rates are slowing the market, and 6,500 homes were available, the most since 2019. The Press Herald reports buyers are staying on the sidelines as rates stand in their way.

    Around Maine · Today’s editionSources: Bangor Daily News, WGME, The Portland Press Herald

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  2. The Portland Press Herald3 hours ago

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    Yarmouth football’s explosive offense starts with the three guys up front

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  4. NEWS CENTER Maine4 hours ago

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  9. Portland Food Map6 hours ago

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Daily Portlandto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

FAA ground stop halts flights at the Portland Jetport

Plus, the Monument Square tree arrives Wednesday and a free Celtic fair runs today.

The TLDR

  1. FAA's nationwide ground stop halted flights at the Jetport
  2. Monument Square's holiday tree arrives Wed., Nov. 18
  3. FTC sues Portland's Covetrus over a $3.5 billion deal
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