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Portland’s ties to concert promoter in doubt over his domestic assault conviction

by Randy Billings April 3, 2018April 4, 2018

The mayor wants the City Council to rescind its support for contract talks with Waterfront Concerts, and some musicians pressure a nightclub linked to the company’s owner, Alex Gray.

Life & Culture, Local & State, Science

Colin Woodard to speak at Portland library about threats to oceans

by Leslie Bridgers April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

Woodard is an author, Portland Press Herald reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist.

Business, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Circus Maine folds its tent after 2 years, leaving a vacancy at Thompson’s Point

by Ray Routhier April 3, 2018April 4, 2018

A director for the business, which had taught and showcased performers since 2015, cites several factors, including the development’s parking fee.

Life & Culture, Outdoors

Hiking How-To: The right way to take care of ‘business’ on the trail

April 2, 2018

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Fans, friends mourn influential hip-hop artist from Maine after his death at age 41

by Ray Routhier April 2, 2018April 3, 2018

Alias, whose real name was Brendon Whitney, was known for his intelligent and poetic songs, as co-founder of the indie record label Anticon, and as an eternally upbeat friend and father.

Food & Dining, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: Italian-American classics survive – and some thrive – at the new Roma Copy

by Andrew Ross April 2, 2018

ROMA CAFÉ Calamari puttanesca with olives, capers and Calabrian chilies. RATING: *** WHERE: 767 Congress St., Portland. 761-1611, romaportland.com SERVING: 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday PRICE RANGE: Small plates $7 to $15, entrees $19 to $25 NOISE LEVEL: Rural post office VEGETARIAN: Some dishes GLUTEN-FREE: Few […]