Closing

The popular Lewiston restaurant Pedro O'Hara announces its permanent closure on Facebook, citing several reasons for the decision

The popular used sporting good chain Play It Again Sports will close their Biddeford location permanently on May 9th

The longtime Lewiston bowling alley had announced a permanent closure on May 4th but will reopen later this summer as new owners emerge

Expect a handful of downtown Portland roads to close to accommodate outdoor dining again this year.

Another Portland business won't be reopening as the owner of MJ's Wine Bar announces its permanent closure on social media

The Holy Donut announces that they will replace Bill's Pizza along Commercial Street in Portland's Old Port

After nearly 72 years in Portland, Bill's Pizza will close up shop permanently along Commercial Street at the end of February

One of Portland's notable and longest running hair salons, O2, announced its closing at the end of January on social media

Get up to the minute cancellations, delays and parking bans here.

Citing pandemic restrictions, J's Oyster on Portland's waterfront will close for the winter and reopen in the spring. More restaurants are likely to follow.

After more than two decades as a fixture on the OOB strip, Rinaldi's Homemade Ice Cream announces it's permanent closure on Facebook.

The popular Vena's Fizz House on Fore Street in Portland's Old Port will close in January with plans to reopen at a larger space in the near future

A lease decision and slowed foot traffic played into Bull Moose's decision to close their longtime (and perhaps favorite) Old Port location in Portland

Some big changes for two locations in particular going into the winter months.

Uncertainly over the pandemic and a downturn in foot traffic cause The Holy Donut to close their Old Port location in Portland

Earlier this summer Bed Bath & Beyond announced they would be closing 200 locations total. Auburn is the first Maine location to have to close before 2021.