Several Maine cities and nonprofits asked lawmakers Thursday to reject a proposal to limit emergency housing support, saying it would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction and lead to higher demand for other safety net programs.

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.

Construction has commenced on Maine's first Confined Aquatic Disposal (CAD) cell, a significant step in maintaining Portland's waterfront.

You haven't seen much of Peavey's work for a long time. Around 2009, after years of contributing to Down East magazine and the now-defunct Casco Bay Weekly, she pulled back from journalism. As of this month, though, she's back at her keyboard.

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

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

President Donald Trump's order will stop issuing U.S. citizenship documents to U.S.-born children if their parents aren't legal citizens. Attorneys general who are suing say that will mean hundreds of thousands of Americans born in the U.S. could be deported, even as this is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

Sunday will finally bring above freezing temps back to Maine. Highs will be in the low to mid 30s, and as a clipper system moves in a few snow showers will be possible in the afternoon, mainly in the mountains. Monday will bring yet another clipper system that will bring more mountain snow showers.

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Cracker Barrel, known for its comforting Southern-style food and rustic atmosphere, has permanently closed its South Portland restaurant, the only location in Maine. The decision comes after the company struggled to recover from the pandemic’s impact, leaving approximately 60 employees without jobs.

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,