Experts urge developers to think small for solution to Maine’s housing crisis

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s annual spring gathering focused on creative ways to approach housing development by utilizing small lots, historic tax credits and the transformation of Portland's zoning regulations.

Former Portland teacher pleads guilty to federal child pornography charge

Travis McCutcheon, 54, was working in a special education program at Portland schools until February 2023.

Developer previews plans for Waterville apartment complex

Developer John Jabar Jr. previewed his plans to build a complex of eight apartment buildings on Washington Street with a possible future expansion for the Waterville Planning Board on Tuesday.

Finding Our Voices donated dental work tops $100K

Body found in mud flats near former B&M Baked Beans plant in Portland

A passerby reported the body near the former B&M building late Tuesday morning.

‘David was very loved’: Sister of Portland shooting victim pleads for new information

After a longtime suspect was acquitted last month, Portland police have closed the investigation into the 2016 killing of David Anderson. His family is still seeking closure.

A star in Rwanda before moving to Maine, singer Clarisse Karasira is finding fans in her new home

Karasira, who lives in Saco, sends a positive message through her music, and it's catching on. She'll perform songs and share her story at Maine Voices Live this month.

Maine Council on Aging awards nearly $376K in grants

The final micro-grant cycle is now open, and applications are being accepted until June 30 at agefriendly.community.

Maine’s shelters are in crisis as homelessness surges

With the state's homeless shelters struggling, legislators have what might be their final opportunity Friday to prevent some shelters from closing for good.

Judge denies Portland man’s attempt to rescind guilty plea in killing of his kids’ mother

Anthony Leng is serving a 40-year sentence for shooting Sokha Khuon in front of 2 of their children. He says his attorney didn't do enough to challenge details prosecutors used to request the highest sentence possible.