Portland’s latest council vote to extend paid parking hours has sparked a lively debate. Residents are split between those who see the change as a necessary step toward fairness and others worried about rising costs for diners. The city’s parking policy has long been a point of contention, especiall
Massachusetts will see a shift from hot, dry heat to wet and windy weather over the next few days. Friday’s temperature will stay near 90 degrees, but clouds will creep in as humidity climbs, turning the sky into a partly cloudy look. Nighttime lows stay warm, with most areas seeing temperatures in
Arthur J. Miller, known as Butch to those close to him, died on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the age of eighty‑eight. He lived in Ashford and was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments, a fitting reflection of the devotion he showed to family throughout his life. Born on November 3, 193
Massachusetts will feel a warm spell in the coming days, with most areas expecting sunny skies and temperatures that climb into the high 80s and low 90s. The forecast runs from Thursday through Saturday, so people can plan accordingly. The South Coast, Cape Cod and the islands will be a bit coole
Massachusetts residents should prepare for a week of shifting weather patterns. After a weekend of steady rain, a brief dry spell on Sunday will give way to more showers by Sunday night. Meteorologists expect rain to linger on and off through most of next week, with Monday shaping up as the rainiest
Massachusetts is in for a mixed bag of weather over the next few days. A cold front will sweep in Wednesday night, bringing rain and cooler air. The heaviest showers may hit Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties, plus Cape Cod and the Islands. Temperatures will settle in the mid to upper 50s overn
Massachusetts is losing farmland fast—about 83% of what existed a century ago has vanished. But one program quietly helping to fight that loss has been the Race Horse Development Fund. Started 15 years ago as part of the state's casino law, this fund gives a small slice of casino revenue to breeding
Portland is famous for its parks, trees, and rivers, but a hidden problem lurks in the Willamette River. A 10‑mile stretch near the harbor has been listed as a Superfund site since 2000, meaning it is heavily polluted from past industrial use. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set
Massachusetts looks set for a weather flip after a calm weekend. The state enjoyed two sunny days with light winds and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Boston reached 78 on Saturday, while cities like Worcester and Springfield stayed slightly warmer. The Berkshires and Cape Cod stayed cooler bec
Portland still brags about being a city where art and small businesses thrive. But the places that once made it special are disappearing—not all at once, but one by one, like ice melting in spring. Rents are skyrocketing, forcing artists, writers, and shop owners to work extra jobs just to scrape by
