PORTLAND, Maine — In a world dominated by social media and virtual communication, a group in Portland is fostering real, face-to-face connections — one cup of coffee at a time. "Third Thursday" is a monthly meetup designed for singles or divorced individuals over 50 who are looking to meet new people in a welcoming environment.

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

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.

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,

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.

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.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in South Portland has closed permanently, the company's media relations team confirmed Tuesday. "It is not uncommon for a store's traffic patterns and volumes to change over time,

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

Trump signed a handful of executive orders Monday, including declaring a national emergency at the southern border.

In November 2019, Shamrock Sports and Entertainment CEO Brian Corcoran was bullish on the prospects for a new winter festival in Portland, modeled after Quebec City’s famed Carnaval featuring parties, ice sculptures and outdoor sports.

After a wave of closures hit Portland, Maine, to close 2024, 2025 has started with a handful of restaurants and bars in the city announcing their departure

New numbers from the Maine Department of Public Safety show there were 35 recorded homicides in Maine in 2024.