Portland orders restaurant to remove antique doors over ‘false sense of history’

Papi imported doors from Puerto Rico, but the city says the doors must come down because they don't honor the history of the Exchange Street building. Some residents say it's unfair.

Portland youth chess club gives asylum seekers a sense of belonging

The local chapter of international nonprofit The Gift of Chess has organized weekly games to help children build life skills.

Women blazing a path as broadcast team for Sea Dogs games

Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay are just the second all-female broadcasting team in professional baseball.

Portland tells families it can’t guarantee shelter after Expo reaches capacity

New families, including asylum seekers, will still be able to access General Assistance if they can find housing on their own, but all of the city shelters are full.

Auburn attorney joins Portland law firm Schwartz & Schwartz

Portland region’s air quality gets mixed reviews, while Bangor’s is pristine, report says

American Lung Association's report shows that ozone pollution is declining in much of the United States, but increased slightly in southern and coastal Maine.

Turner woman charged with buying guns for others is cleared for rehab

Two of the guns purchased by Jennifer Scruggs in Auburn and Turner were recovered by Los Angeles police.

Novel Jazz Septet to celebrate Duke Ellington’s birthday

Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899

Maine parents struggle to book summer camps amid ‘insane’ demand

Some camps run by recreation departments in southern Maine were fully booked within minutes this year.

Portland leaders hear calls for a tougher response to recent neo-Nazi rally

Interim City Manager Danielle West said she will be working with Interim Chief F. Heath Gorham to consider recommendations from the district attorney.