Portland jetport plan to cut trees, add surface parking draws opposition

The controversy comes as newly elected Mayor Mark Dion has identified fighting climate change and expanding Portland's tree canopy as priorities for his administration.

Police identify 3 people killed in wrong-way crash on Maine Turnpike

A former UNE football player and a current student were in the Honda Civic traveling the wrong way on the highway when it hit a Rav4 driven by a Portland resident.

Those who perished 125 years ago in sinking of ‘Maine’s Titanic’ remembered at service

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving in 1898, at least 68 crew members and 130 passengers boarded the SS Portland in Boston and headed for Portland. They never reached their destination.

Buxton man arrested following report of shots fired on Commercial Street

Mohamud Abdullahi, 30, was charged with reckless conduct, refusing to submit and assault.

Maine Civil Air Patrol Cadets aim high in competition

State, city clear dozens of homeless camps along Portland’s Marginal Way

More than 120 tents were in the area on Wednesday morning before crews and outreach workers started clearing the encampments. Many say they'll relocate to an encampment under the Casco Bay Bridge.

YWCA Central Maine to sponsor ‘The Janes’ event series starting Oct. 30

Venues include USM in Portland, Bates in Lewiston and Colby in Waterville.

Auburn man denies federal gun charges

Anthony Jones is accused of making three so-called "strawman" purchases of guns from licensed dealers on behalf of other people.

Portland police ask for help solving case of missing girl last seen in 1971

On the 52nd anniversary of when 16-year-old Cathy Marie Moulton was reported missing, authorities are seeking the public's help. Moulton was last seen on Forest Avenue.

Latino Food Festival in Portland set for Sept. 23