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.

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.

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.

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.

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Anthony's Italian Kitchen in Portland is closing next month. The owner, Anthony Barrasso, says he is retiring after 33 years of business. The popular Portland restaurant is known for its homemade meatballs, pizza slices and Italian sandwiches.

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.

Barstool's Dave Portnoy visited Maine and visited a number of pizza places. Here is how he rated each one. Micucci's is located at 45 India Street in Portland, Maine. You can check out their website here. Dave Portnoy gave Micucci's a 6.4 rating. Find out more here.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

For many restaurant operators, rent is one of the top monthly expenses. But for Jordan Rubin, the chef/owner of Mr. Tuna and co-owner of Bar Futo and Crispy Gai in Portland, Maine, the cost of rent is dwarfed by another expense.

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.

The Maine Marine Patrol is resuming the search for two commercial fishermen reported missing Saturday. Chester Barrett and his son, Aaron Barrett, were reported missing by a family member when they failed to return to South Addison from Edmunds aboard the scallop fishing boat "Sudden Impact.

Most of the United States is being assailed with extreme winter weather this week as Arctic air blasts south from Canada, snow tracks up the Northeast coast and a potentially crippling winter storm takes aim at the South.