Portland Symphony Orchestra plans special fundraiser at the Saco Drive-In

Pandemic-fueled real estate boom threatens property tax hikes as much as 30% for Maine homeowners

Long-delayed revaluations promise to shift some tax responsibility from business to residential property owners; one South Portland woman is considering selling her plasma to cover the costs.

Portland man’s arrest shines light on growing white nationalist movement

Andrew Hazelton, who is charged with possessing child pornography, was a member of a small but vocal white supremacist propaganda group that recently established a presence in Maine.

After nearly two years away, baseball fans bask in return to Hadlock Field

Fans in the crowd limited by coronavirus restrictions revel in being at the first Sea Dogs game in 610 days.

Maine supreme court considers arguments over Portland’s new minimum wage law

Justices appear to agree that city voters have the authority to set a higher wage, but say ordinance language on the effective date for a hazard pay provision is confusing.

Palaver Strings to perform via livestream from State Theatre

Two men indicted on murder charges in 2012 shootings in downtown Portland

Zachary Phach and Khang Tran were indicted by a Cumberland County Grand Jury in connection with the murder of Matt Blanchard and wounding of two of his brothers.

Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues

Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.

MECA students challenge college’s concerns about Portland social service plan

They say statements by Maine College of Art officials about Portland's plan to consolidate social services and public health programs near a proposed dorm reflect classism and disrespect people experiencing homelessness.

Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah to deliver UNE commencement address

Maine's top public health official is scheduled to address University of New England graduates at the school's 186th commencement exercises on May 15-16.