Portland man’s family escapes violent conflict in Sudan

Now El-Fadel Arbab must raise money to bring his wife and 2 sons from Saudi Arabia to Maine.

Program seeks applications from nonprofits to receive Sea Dogs tickets

Each group selected will receive 20 tickets to a designated game.

Municipal leaders ask state to increase General Assistance reimbursements

Lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that would increase the state reimbursement to 90%.

Maine child tests positive for measles – state’s 1st case since 2019

The state is working to notify anyone who might have come into contact with the unidentified child.

Emergency shelter committee supports task force to address encampments in Portland

The group will consist not only of city officials and community service providers, but also people from the Bayside Trail encampment that has raised safety concerns.

Healthcare system to host May events in Augusta, Lewiston, Portland

Police spent 2 days interviewing witnesses in Deering Oaks shooting after ‘chaotic’ scene

Amin Mohamed, 39, is charged with murder in the death of Walter Omal, 31, who was found shot in the chest on Sept. 7. He died later that night.

Serial offender arrested in Portland on indecent conduct charge

Steven Ricci, 59, was again arrested Wednesday after allegedly engaging in indecent conduct on the front porch of his Brighton Avenue home.

Plans to remove Bayside Trail encampment on hold as city seeks more feedback

The City Council's Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee will look for more input from community partners and staff before meeting again next week.

Eliot Cutler to serve 9 months in prison on child porn charges

The former gubernatorial candidate is expected to plead guilty on Thursday and begin serving his prison term on June 1.