Portland once again opens Expo as temporary shelter as asylum seekers flow into city

The Expo will house nearly 300 asylum seekers through the summer as Portland continues to try to absorb an influx of new arrivals.

District attorney: Police mishandled neo-Nazi rally that led to fight

In a memo to the council Friday, the chief said officers were unable to take enforcement action due to the circumstances surrounding a fight that broke out. But the district attorney said charges were possible and the response fell short.

Thirty Mainers become citizens at joyful naturalization ceremony

Many waited years to gain citizenship and celebrated the milestone with cheering family members.

Portland police investigate after body is found on Marginal Way

The man was found dead inside a car at the Marginal Way park-and-ride lot.

Portland asks for donations to support asylum seekers as city prepares to open Expo

The Expo is slated to open Monday as a temporary emergency shelter for up to 300 asylum-seeking individuals and families.

Another Old Port bar and restaurant announces it will close

Pat's Pizza, which has operated in Portland's Old Port for 14 years, will close Sunday.

Maine bands head to One Longfellow Square for WMPG’s 18th Bluegrass Spectacular

First lady Jill Biden visits Southern Maine Community College

She was joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona as part of the Biden administration's 'Investing in America' tour and to highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programs.

It’s all fun and games at Hadlock Field, even between innings

The game is baseball and the fun includes fireworks, dogs in the park, lobster tossing, musical chairs, Star Wars, superheroes, and the return of the Sea Dogs Biscuit.

Portland’s Cong Tu Bot is first independent restaurant in Maine to unionize in 40 years

Owners Vien Dobui and Jessica Sheahan encouraged the organizing and recognized the union after a unanimous vote by the 21 workers.