Heavy rains flooding roads in southern, central Maine

The National Weather Services has warned of flash flooding potential from York County to Skowhegan.

Amtrak Downeaster ridership rebounds from pandemic slowdown

The 2023 total surpassed 500,000 passengers for the first time since 2019, indicating that the Boston-to-Brunswick service has mostly recovered from pandemic-related disruptions.

Instead of sweeping homeless encampments, Portland is trying a new housing-focused approach

The Encampment Crisis Response Team has a goal of clearing the Fore River Parkway Trail by Sept. 6 by offering everyone there shelter or housing. With one month to go, dozens of people are still on the trail.

Home AC units – in Maine, all the cool kids are using them

Air conditioning has long been considered unnecessary – even luxurious – for many Mainers. But as summers get hotter, the need for cool, dry homes is creating converts.

Portland Diocese harvest ball to return Oct. 20

Weather delays reopening of Baxter Boulevard

Final paving on the section of road between Vannah Avenue and Payson Park is now expected to take place at the end of August.

Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. to open ninth location in Augusta by fall

The Yarmouth-based chain of brewpubs is testing its quick-service model in Augusta, with pizza, appetizers, bowls and beer available to order at a counter.

Purple smoke returns to skies above Portland waste plant

Ecomaine says the issue was likely caused by a larger-than-normal amount of iodine in the waste stream. It's still trying to identify the source.

Sale of Sun Journal to national nonprofit is finalized

The National Trust for Local News, the new owner of the Portland Press Herald and numerous other daily and weekly newspapers, is dedicated to preserving and strengthening local news. The new nonprofit newspaper group will be known as the Maine Trust for Local News.

A new program gives low-income Maine mothers monthly cash. Will it help lift them out of poverty?

The Project HOME Trust will make $1,000 monthly payments to 20 single mothers around the state for a year as part of a pilot aimed at improving their financial security and futures.