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The Hearts of Pine want to build a soccer stadium on Portland's waterfront at Cassidy Point

If 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.

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9,000-11,000seats planned for the Cassidy Point stadium

The Hearts say the project will remove the coal storage operation.

Source: WGME2

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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.Today’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 Maine LobsterNew federal whale findings give Maine lobstermen hope that paused rules stay on holdIf you follow Maine's lobster fishery, the federal tone just changed. The National Marine Fisheries Service said Nov. 5 that new scientific analyses indicate U.S. fisheries may be meeting the federal standard for protecting endangered North Atlantic right whales, and the findings remain subject to scientific review. The Maine Lobstermen's Association welcomed the shift.Tuesday’s editionRead High School SportsCheverus field hockey wins its fourth straight Class A state titleIf you follow the Stags, Saturday was another close one. Cheverus beat Mt. Ararat 2-1 in the Class A final at Edward Little High in Auburn. Avery Tinker and Sydney Brunelle scored in the first half, and Krystah Coen cut it to one early in the third quarter. Cheverus (18-0) then piled up 10 corners over the final 28 minutes.Monday’s editionRead

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  • AmtrakMayor Mark Dion says Portland has no veto over where the new Amtrak Downeaster station goes, because the Federal Railroad Administration selected site three, near St.

    Mayor Mark Dion says Portland has no veto over where the new Amtrak Downeaster station goes, because the Federal Railroad Administration selected site three, near St. John Street. The City Council is set to vote on relocating the station from Thompson's Point.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Newsradio WGAN

  • South PortlandThe South Portland School Board voted down a temporary moratorium on generative AI Monday.

    The South Portland School Board voted down a temporary moratorium on generative AI Monday. WMTW reported the resolution would have banned student AI use, in class and on take-home work, for the rest of the 2026-27 school year. WGME reported staff would also have been required to complete AI training. The district's AI steering committee will present its findings to the board in January.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Portland Press Herald, WMTW, WGME

  • Batson RiverBatson River Brewing & Distilling's Portland location is closed after a small fire.

    Batson River Brewing & Distilling's Portland location is closed after a small fire. WMTW reports no guests or employees were hurt, and no reopening timeline has been announced. The Biddeford, Kennebunk and Wells locations are open.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Mainebiz, WMTW

  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A announced Tuesday it will open three Southern Maine locations in early 2027, including one in the Maine Mall parking lot in South Portland.

    Chick-fil-A announced Tuesday it will open three Southern Maine locations in early 2027, including one in the Maine Mall parking lot in South Portland. The others are in Biddeford and Auburn.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WMTW

  • OffshoreThe Coast Guard issued a notice to mariners about unexploded ordnance found eight miles off Portland by Maine Department of Marine Resources mapping researchers.

    The Coast Guard issued a notice to mariners about unexploded ordnance found eight miles off Portland by Maine Department of Marine Resources mapping researchers. GMRI's Zach Whitener said the shell appears to have no detonator, but "it's probably still full of explosives."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WMUR

  • GorhamGorham officials approved another 180-day pause on new data centers.

    Gorham officials approved another 180-day pause on new data centers. The 2024 moratorium was set to expire this month and now runs to May 2027, while the town looks into a permanent ban.

    Around Maine · Today’s editionSource: WGME

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  1. WGME22 hours ago

    Rain, snow mix could cause some slick spots in Maine

    Clouds and 40s settle over Maine Thursday as rain may flip to a wet snow mix overnight. A light coating, up to 1 inch near Fryeburg, could make Friday’s commute slick before clearing out.

  2. The Portland Press Herald3 hours ago

    Portland Jazz Orchestra concert to benefit 2 Midcoast organizations

    The November Concert for a Cause is at 7:30 p.m. next Saturday at UUCB.

  3. Lewiston Sun Journal4 hours ago

    Former Catholic church, school and convent in Lewiston listed for $1.5M

    The former Holy Cross Church on Lisbon Street closed in June 2025. It once served hundreds of worshippers.

  4. Lewiston Sun Journal4 hours ago

    Maine is short family doctors. A new Farmington residency program could help.

    Like others across the state, Franklin Hospital has struggled to recruit and retain primary care physicians.

  5. Lewiston Sun Journal4 hours ago

    Mainers can’t afford childcare. How did we get here?

    More than half of respondents in a Siena Research Institute survey said they don’t believe that someone in their community could afford childcare if they needed it.

  6. Lewiston Sun Journal4 hours ago

    These 25 Maine areas could see more investment under federal program

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new Census tracts included under the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, which is designed to spur private investment in underserved areas.

    Also reported byMainebiz

  7. The Boston Globe5 hours ago

    Patriots mailbag: Is Drake Maye getting too much of the blame for the blowout loss to the Packers?

    Also, do the Patriots have enough time to figure things out prior to Munich and the Lions?

  8. WGME28 hours ago

    Wednesday Sit-Down: Tracking affordability in Congress

    In this week's Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss affordability.

  9. WGME11 hours ago

    Portland holds Veterans Day parade to honor those who've served

    Veterans, families and community members gathered in Portland for the city's annual Veterans Day parade Wednesday, honoring those who served our country.

    Also reported byNEWS CENTER Maine

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Hearts of Pine want a soccer stadium on Cassidy Point

Plus, a Gorham school's gas-leak plan and a shell found off Portland's coast.

The TLDR

  1. Hearts of Pine want a soccer stadium at Cassidy Point
  2. Gorham's Narragansett Elementary gets a gas-leak plan
  3. Mayor Dion says Portland has no veto on the Amtrak site
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