Portland Renys permanently closes a day early

The Congress Street location, slated to close on New Year's Eve, shut its doors at 3 p.m. Tuesday, citing illness and ...
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Maine retail sector rings up highs and lows in 2025

Maine's retail sector was a mixed bag of store openings and closings in 2025, from Warby Parker's arrival in the Old Port to ...
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In sign of the times, staff-challenged Renys ends 15-year Portland adventure a day early

The family-owned retailer had intended its last day at 540 Congress St. to be Dec. 31 but pushed the closure up a day early ...

Officials say cause of Portland fire not likely to be determined due to extent of damage

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the Friday fire that devastated businesses along Custom House Wharf in Old ...

Renys shuts down Portland store earlier than planned

The retail chain posted on Facebook that the Congress Street location closed on Tuesday instead of on New Year's Eve.
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A Refreshed Take on Merry Madness Coming to Portland, Maine

Once a cherished holiday tradition in Portland, Maine, a refreshed attempt at Merry Madness arrives in the city this week ...

Massive fire in Portland’s Old Port damages historic waterfront, sinks boat

Flames and smoke spread easily through structures along the Custom House Wharf in Portland, Maine the day after Christmas.
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I spent $15 taking a ferry from downtown Portland to an island off the coast of Maine. It was a great day trip.

I paid $15 to take a ferry from downtown Portland, Maine, to nearby Peaks Island. The short ferry ride provided me with great views of Maine and Casco Bay. Overall, I enjoyed the affordable ride and ...
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Economic divide widening between Portland area and rest of Maine, report finds

The gross domestic product for the Portland metropolitan area increased by 39% over the last two decades or so, but for western and northeastern Maine, GDP remained almost flat.