Repeal of mask mandate in Portland draws mixed reaction from residents and businesses

Some business owners welcome the change, saying they don't want to police enforcement, while others say they may still require masks.

Portland council approves ban on sale of flavored tobacco products

The city joins Bangor and more than 330 other communities nationwide that have restricted sales of flavored tobacco.

Deering grad, teacher team up to create ‘miraculous’ communication app

ReachMyTeach, which is used in the Portland area to improve communication between teachers, students and parents, could spread to more schools thanks to a significant financial investment from an education group.

Portland tows 91 vehicles that violated parking ban

On-street parking was prohibited from 10 p.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday.

Inaugural safe syringe exchange program in Lewiston honors founder’s legacy

The Church of Safe Injection, founded by Jesse Harvey in 2018, opened a new facility Tuesday to allow people who use drugs to get Narcan and clean needles and other paraphernalia.

Brunswick esports tech startup Omnic Data receives early funding

The company, which gathers esports players’ performance data, just raised $750,000 in seed capital.

Is Portland’s Green New Deal killing new development?

Developers and brokers say they're expecting new construction to taper off, but city officials argue it's too early to tell what impact the ordinance will have.

A family took home a broken brick from Portland 50 years ago and just wrote to pay back the debt

Roy Pitts, who lives in California, said his daughter took a brick off the street when they visited half a century ago. He sent Portland $5 to pay for it.

While nation’s kids turn from sports, young Mainers can’t get enough

Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges.

Good Theater kicks off second half of season with ‘Broadway Goes Pop’