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.

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.

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,

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

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

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.

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.

Raised in Orono, Maine, Murphy didn’t start sewing in earnest until she declared a major in fashion design and production at Lasell University. After graduating, she discovered a talent for turning treasured textiles into wardrobe staples by repurposing quilts and knit and crocheted blankets into a classic chore coat design.

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.

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