After a mild few weeks, winter is set to return to Maine

Two separate snowstorms will hit much of Maine from Wednesday night till Friday morning.

Man facing murder charge in death on Cumberland Avenue held without bail

Jonathan Alas, 27, was still in the hospital Tuesday during his first appearance in Friday's death of 58-year-old Christopher Godin.

Portland police investigating fight over ‘It’s OK to be white’ banner outside City Hall

Richard Ward said he was punched in the face, and then he pepper sprayed the person who attacked him on Monday.

Flagship flower shop in downtown Portland will pull up roots this spring

Harmon’s Floral Co., a fixture for decades near Congress Square, will close the location and continue operations at two other branches.

Asylum seekers to move in to new South Portland apartments

Avesta Housing has received an occupancy permit for West End II and will begin moving asylum seekers in within a few weeks.

Counterprotesters show up to condemn ‘It’s OK to be white’ banner in Congress Square

Several dozen people descended on the square Friday to push back on the banner that former City Council candidate Richard Ward has been displaying.

Man tried to coax student away from Reiche Elementary School area, police say

The man approached the student near the Portland elementary school Wednesday morning and may have been in the area the previous day, according to police.

Sherman Street shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Tristin Chamberlain, 21, was charged in December with murder in the death of Tyler Flexon, 26.

As extra pandemic SNAP benefits end, many Mainers fear a struggle to afford groceries

The average recipient in Maine is expected to lose $190 a month in benefits, causing many to worry that rates of hunger will rise.

‘Letters From Home’ presents USO-style show