Maine dojo owners have mixed views about karate’s exclusion from Olympics

Some instructors say the decision by the International Olympic Committee is disappointing, but others are less concerned.

South Portland teen found not guilty of school shooting plot

Cumberland County Judge Peter Darvin said the 17-year-old did commit arson.

Holocaust and Human Rights Center names award recipient

South Portland teen accused of planning school shooting on trial in juvenile court

The former South Portland High School student has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal solicitation for murder.

Maine Trust for Local News wins Freedom of Information award for coverage of Lewiston shooting

The award from the New England First Amendment Coalition recognizes the group of newspapers for "relentlessly" requesting public information from the government that helped it report on Maine's deadliest mass shooting.

Maine interlibrary loan system on hold for weeks because of contract dispute

Library directors throughout the state say temporarily losing the book sharing will be a challenge going into their busiest time of year.

New community board announced to advise Maine Trust for Local News

Owner of Morning Sentinel & Kennebec Journal and other papers gathering input from community leaders across Maine.

More than half of food-insecure Mainers can’t get food stamps

More Maine households are relying on the state's network of food pantries and meal programs to bring home enough groceries to feed their families, according to Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Finding Our Voices donated dental work tops $100K

Attempted breakout at youth prison illustrates recent turmoil within understaffed facility

A group of 9 boys broke out of the building in South Portland in January but never left the grounds, police said.