Former Maine Med official facing new charges in fraud case

Joshua Frances, who impersonated a Homeland Security employee in order to buy 2 boats, faces new charges of submitting falsified testimonial letters to the court before his sentencing.

Two people shot, seriously wounded in Old Port

The early morning shootings are the latest in a series of violent crimes that are challenging Portland police and concerning community leaders.

Royce Cross stepping down as CEO of Cross Insurance, being succeeded by son

Jonathan Cross is the third generation of the Cross family to lead the 68-year-old, Bangor-based insurance provider.

An unlikely pairing in Portland? Maine Standard Biofuels buying Urban Farm Fermentory

The fermentory, which makes cider, kombucha and mead, may soon be acquired by Maine Standard Biofuels, which recycles cooking oil into heating fuel.

Portland man arrested in Riverton Park shooting

Police say the motive for the shooting that injured a woman may be related to an earlier altercation at The Woodfords Club.

Riverton Park family recounts shooting that left bullet hole in child’s bedroom

Portland police are still investigating a pair of shootings at Riverton Park on Friday night and Saturday morning.

Preble Street reshapes a shelter based on lessons learned from the pandemic

The temporary shelter set up in the University of Southern Maine's Sullivan Gym didn't feel like a traditional shelter – which was a plus to people who stayed in it.

Rangeley trust honors co-founder with conservation award

A little ‘liquid sunshine’ closes out summer tourism season in Maine

Despite a rainy end to the Labor Day weekend, business owners say they had a great summer season.

Portland restaurant Baharat to close at the end of September

Owners of the Middle Eastern restaurant in East Bayside have not given a reason for the closure but said they have a new project in the works.