The restaurant chain confirmed in a statement that the South Portland location struggled to overcome post-pandemic difficulties, among other challenges.

The Maine Gun Safety Coalition says it collected more than 80,000 signatures for a bill that would allow family members to petition a judge to remove a loved one's guns if they're considered dangerous.

This time five years ago, Portland was gearing up for a new winter festival modeled after Quebec City's famed Carnaval featuring parties, ice sculptures and outdoor sports, and the organizer was bullish on its prospects.

You can catch Mike Maurice and his seven-piece band on Saturday, Jan. 25 at The Hill Arts performance center in Portland.

For those looking to go at their own pace, a solo trip to Portland, Maine makes for a great destination. Portland is Maine’s largest city with a population of approximately 68,000 residents. Maine is the lobster capital of the world,

New data compiled by Maine State Police show that there were 35 homicides in the state in 2024. The year before, state police recorded 53 homicides — the most on record — including the 18 people who died in the Lewiston mass shooting. There were 40 in 1989.

The weather has a lot to do with smelt fishing season, and depending on the year, it's not always a guarantee.

Quiet weather with milder temperatures is expected to last through the weekend in Maine. Things may turn a little more active for next week. Thursday will start out cloudy, but will turn sunny late in the day.

Channel 8 WMTW is excited to announce a partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine, serving as the official television partner to support families across Maine with essential services.

PORTLAND, Maine — When it started working on its latest documentary, Lone Wolf Media in South Portland had a clear aim. It wanted to correct the widely-held but inaccurate notion that the Jews of Eastern Europe surrendered meekly to the Nazis during World War II.

Answering the call from both locals and tourists, a new small item convenience store is set to open in Portland's Old Port