Equal rights amendment to Maine Constitution hits Republican opposition in House

The 80-57 vote in favor of the proposal falls short of the two-thirds majority required to put the issue to voters, with another vote coming later in this session.

Brandon Brown is grateful for path that led him from prison to redemption

The 35-year-old Gilead resident is the first inmate in Maine to earn a master's degree in restorative justice.

Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring

Bishop to celebrate Mass of the Anointing of the Sick in Lewiston

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.

GWI to expand fiber-optic broadband networks in 5 Maine communities

The planned fiber-optic expansion will be accessible to 12,000 homes and businesses, including some in South Portland.

Carrabassett Valley hall of fame committee announces class of 2022

Accusation that South Portland councilor abused power is partly substantiated

Police were unjustified in issuing a cease harassment notice over critical social media posts at the request of a city councilor's spouse, an investigator found.

Room at the inn: A South Portland hotel goes all out to help asylum seekers

General Manager Michelle Sandman has transformed the Quality Inn & Suites into a village atmosphere for asylum seekers who have overflowed Portland's family shelter.

Mother settles suit over transgender teen’s 2016 suicide at Long Creek

Michelle Knowles, of North Vassalboro, filed the federal lawsuit against the Maine Department of Corrections in April.