Travel groups praise deal on shutdown after flight delays

At the Portland International Jetport, travelers seem to take the delays in stride as airports nationwide schedule around staffing shortages and some flights are delayed.

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Massive crowd turns out for Portland women’s march

At least 10,000 people marched down Congress Street a day after the inauguration of Donald Trump in a demonstration of “historic proportions,” police say.

N.H. legislator latest to carelessly carry concealed gun

Pistol-packing lawmakers haven’t caused any violent incidents, but some have been remiss on safety.

EPA will help with new plan for former Bucksport mill

The Verso mill once employed more than 500 people and closed in December 2014.

Maine scallop prices have surged to a record high

The scallops are selling for about $13.50 per pound at the dock.

Knitting project protesting Trump is taking off in Portland

Local craftspeople are creating so many hats in preparation for inaugural demonstrations that supplies of pink yarn are stretched thin.

To buoy its budget, Maine marine resources department seeks higher fees for fishing licenses

The fee increases would range from $1 to $114, and the cost of a Class III lobster license would exceed $1,000 for the first time.

On Football: Patriots are heavily favored against Texans, but don’t act like it

New England expects a hard-fought AFC playoff game on Saturday night with Houston, a 15-point underdog.

Maine’s largest insurer under Affordable Care Act says long-term plans depend on Congress

The Trump administration’s vow to repeal the Affordable Care Act has created uncertainty for all health insurers.