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.

Veterans support events set for Augusta, Lewiston, Portland, Rumford

Maine Catholics celebrate installment of 13th bishop of Portland

James T. Ruggieri was ordained Tuesday as the 13th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Central Maine arrest log: April 26-May 3, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for April 26-May 3, 2024.

Portland man pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges from Jan. 6 riot

Michael G. Fournier was charged earlier this year as one of more than 1,000 people who stormed the U.S. Capitol in 2021.

Mills hopes money for Maine ‘co-working’ businesses will help bring, keep remote workers

Eleven communal office companies – including 6 in southern Maine – were awarded a total of $500,000 as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.

Amtrak planners identify 3 possible sites for new train station in Portland

Moving the station from its current location at Thompson's Point would reduce travel time and improve efficiency of the Downeaster service between Boston and Brunswick.

Portland’s Amtrak station may move from Thompson’s Point

To shorten trip times, the operator of the Amtrak Downeaster is considering relocating the Portland station to one of 3 sites along St. John Street.

At Portland City Hall, mourners pay their respects to former Gov. Joseph Brennan

At the start of public viewing Thursday, friends and old political allies spoke of his varied facets: politician, working-class Irishman and lifelong Portland resident.