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Portland man charged with murder in stabbing of group home employee, police say

by Morgan Womack May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

The victim was identified as Marlene McNeill, 40, of Gorham. A former co-worker described her as grounded and compassionate — and her death as tragic.

Business, Food & Dining, News

Allagash Brewing hits sustainability milestones

by Christopher Wheelock May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Maine’s biggest brewer, one of just 14 nationwide to become a B Corporation company, keeps 98% of its waste out of the landfill.

Community, News

Portland protesters demand release of 19-year-old in ICE detention

by Reuben M. Schafir April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Olivia Mabiala Andre was arrested with her family in November.

Business, News

What should be where Renys was in Portland? Here’s what readers said.

by Kelley Bouchard April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

The Congress Street storefront has been vacant since January. Many people would like it to become a grocery store, but others said the location would be challenging for any business.

Community, Maine, News

Ahead of Portland fashion show, breast cancer survivors heal together

by Hannah Kaufman April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

‘We kept fixing each other,’ one model said.

Community, Maine, News

Here’s how Maine is celebrating Earth Day 2026

by Joe Charpentier April 22, 2026April 21, 2026

Communities across Maine are celebrating April 22’s Earth Day throughout the week.

Maine, Nation & World, News

Rep. Pingree, Ms. Rachel join calls for Portland teen to be released from ICE custody

by Drew Johnson April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Olivia Mabiala Andre, 19, is being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, even after her mother and 2 siblings were released in March and returned to Maine.