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Laika Studios Wildwood film release

17 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Laika Studios releases Wildwood, a stop-motion fantasy epic

Laika Studios has released its sixth feature film, the stop-motion animated fantasy Wildwood. Directed and produced by Travis Knight and written by Chris Butler, the film is based on the novel by Colin Meloy and illustra

Maine socioeconomic and safety rankings

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Maine ranks 7th nationally for job market strength

Recent reports have highlighted positive socioeconomic indicators for the state of Maine. Data from Plain Crime identified South Portland as the safest city in the state among those with populations of at least 25,000, a

Global Halloween and autumn seasonal festivities

19 clusters · 273 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Halloween celebrations and economic impact across Brazil and Portugal

Global preparations for Halloween and autumn festivities continue through retail expansion, community cultural events, and seasonal tourism. In the United States, the National Retail Federation projects record spending o

Silver Rail Elementary school shooting in Oregon

11 clusters · 522 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Oregon school shooting survivor Saylor Graham-Poarch moved out of ICU

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulted in the deaths of three children—aged 5, 8, and 11—and 25-year-old teacher Meghan Lambert. The 5-year-old victim has been identified as Rhoam Summer. T

Community Halloween seasonal events

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Community Halloween events held across various regions

Various community organizations across different regions have announced seasonal Halloween-themed activities and events for late October. In the United Kingdom, Padgate is hosting a ‘Halloween and Fireworks Bonanza’ at B

Troy Jackson faces mounting scrutiny in Maine Senate race

80 clusters · 366 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Maine Senate race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson tightens

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson is facing intensifying scrutiny regarding his personal history, legislative record, and political associations in a pivotal race against Republican Senator Susan Collins. Jack

International queer-themed film festival programming

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: International film festivals announce diverse 2026 lineups

In late 2026, several international film festivals announced lineups featuring queer narratives and diverse themes. The 18th annual QDoc Film Festival in Portland, scheduled for October 23-25, focuses exclusively on que

Amazon Prime Air drone delivery expansion and local pushback

15 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Massachusetts lawmakers and residents seek moratorium on Amazon drone deliveries

Amazon is aggressively expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, aiming to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026. This expansion targets suburban areas to deliver lightweight packages—under five

Municipal LED lighting infrastructure upgrades

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Italian municipalities upgrade public lighting to LED technology

Municipalities in Mexico, the United States, and Italy are implementing large-scale transitions from traditional street lighting to LED technology to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. In Camargo, Mexico, offic

DOJ legal challenges to local law enforcement mask bans

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Department of Justice sues St. Paul and Portland over officer mask and ID laws

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated legal action against several cities to challenge local ordinances regarding law enforcement identification and facial coverings. Initially, the DOJ sued Denver, Colorado, and

LAIKA Wildwood film release

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: LAIKA Studios' Wildwood receives perfect critical reviews

LAIKA’s stop-motion fantasy film, Wildwood, directed by Travis Knight, has officially set the record for the longest stop-motion animated feature with a runtime of 132 minutes. Based on the novel by Colin Meloy and illus

Maine high school football Weeks 3-6

4 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Maine varsity football Week 6 honor roll

Maine high school football Week 3 saw various team results and individual standout performances. Matchup results included Portland defeating Edward Little 39-7, Freeport beating Westbrook 40-18, and Hermon securing a 56-

Portland urban planning and zoning developments

4 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Portland advances urban planning and zoning code projects

Urban planning and zoning initiatives in Portland, Oregon, continue to progress through various legislative and regulatory stages. Key long-range projects include the Reconnecting Albina Planning Project, which focuses o

Global sustainable urban and residential development trends

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Construction industry focuses on sustainability and economic viability

Global residential and urban planning trends continue to prioritize sustainability, technological integration, and mixed-use design. Integrated townships aim to create walkable, self-sustaining neighborhoods, while the l

Portland school chemical incident and terrorism charges

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Portland teenager charged with terrorism after toxic gas release

A 15-year-old student at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon, faces 19 criminal counts, including domestic terrorism and attempted murder, following a chemical incident in a school cafeteria on September 8

Portland, Maine culinary recognition

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Portland, Maine brunch spots ranked by Tripadvisor ratings

The culinary scene in Portland, Maine, has received recent recognition through various dining rankings. In mid-September 2026, the New York Times named Douro, a Portuguese-inspired seafood restaurant opened in 2025, to i

US culinary rankings by city

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Seattle ranks among top five best foodie cities in U.S. survey

A WalletHub study evaluating 182 American cities based on culinary indicators such as affordability, diversity, and quality has identified the top-ranking foodie cities in the United States. San Francisco was initially