Greater Portland
Greater Portland
Dispatches and regional reporting from Greater Portland and the surrounding Greater Portland area.
Beauty & Wellness / Portland
What Maine Customers Expect from Modern Beauty and Wellness Businesses
Customers increasingly expect transparent pricing, cleanliness, respectful communication and consistent service from local beauty and wellness providers.
Jul 28, 2026
The Coast / Portland
Portland Weighs Costly Options to Protect Its Working Waterfront from Rising Water
City engineers are studying flood-resilience options for Portland's working waterfront as tidal flooding events become more frequent.
Jul 5, 2026
Night Shift / Portland
Portland's Small Music Venues Fight to Stay Open as Costs Rise
Independent music venues in Portland say rising rents and operating costs threaten a live music scene that has defined the city's after-dark identity for decades.
Jul 1, 2026
Beauty & Wellness / South Portland
Licensed Massage Therapists in South Portland Navigate a Crowded, Uneven Market
Licensed massage therapists in South Portland say inconsistent enforcement of licensing standards makes it harder for customers to distinguish qualified providers.
Jun 22, 2026