Portland City Council to review ballot questions proposed by charter commission

The Portland City Charter Commission has submitted its final report, which could result in changes to the office of the city manager and mayor.

Shooting at Lewiston intersection leaves one man injured

Police are investigating a shooting involving two vehicles at an intersection in Lewiston.

Police locate one of two teens who walked away from Bangor residence

Bangor police are still searching for one of two teenagers who went missing on Sunday.

Governor Mills announces $10 million grant program to start and expand child care services

Governor Mills announced a $10 million investment into her Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan by the federal government through their American Rescue Plan.  

University of Maine system sees enrollment drop

The University of Maine system has seen a drop in enrollment over the last several years.

Work underway to replace two bridges that cross interstate in Freeport

Two bridges on I-295 in Freeport are being replaced.

$18 minimum wage, short-term rentals are on the ballot in Portland

In November, Portland voters will have the chance to weigh in on five citizen initiatives, including a proposed $18 minimum wage.

Gov: Maine won’t help prosecute abortion seekers, providers

Maine will not cooperate with other states’ investigations into people who seek abortions or health care providers that perform them, the state’s governor said Tuesday.

Fatal overdoses in Portland on the rise, new data shows

The number of fatal overdoses in Portland this year has already surpassed the total reached in 2021.

Maine man charged with arson for 2017 fire at Farmington general store

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s office has made an arrest in connection with a fire set at a Farmington business five years ago.