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 ...
Mainebiz

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 ...
Mainebiz

Renys rules out downtown for any future Portland location

"We gave it our best shot," John Reny, president of the family-owned discounter, told Mainebiz of the location at 540 Congress St. The store will end its 15-year run at the downtown location on Dec.
AOL

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 ...
Maine Public

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.
KGW8

Portland downtown foot traffic surged with new events and retail openings in 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. — Downtown Portland is on the rise, with steady increases in foot traffic and visitor numbers in 2024, echoing signs of a recovering city center thanks to the return of high-profile ...