Local & State

Portland housing report shows progress, but gap in affordability persists

City policies have boosted the amount of new housing in the city, but rents and home prices remain unaffordable for about half the city's residents.

Local & State

Photos: Maine Historical Society celebrates state’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Local & State

Kurdish Mainers dismayed over Trump’s withdrawal of U.S. troops in Syria

Though small in number, they express fear and concern for their kinsmen who are under Turkish attack.

Nation & World

U.S. pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible

President Trump makes the decision after indications that Turkey intends to expand its offensive targeting Kurdish fighters.

Business

Investor lawsuit sours promise of Portland-based Covetrus

A complaint filed in federal court describes a company that was deeply in debt at launch and unable to manage its global inventory.

Local & State

Chewonki accused of stifling conversations about race, sexuality

More than two dozen former staff members and participants drafted a letter saying the foundation has not done enough to be inclusive at a time when the camps and programs it runs are more diverse.

Food

Dine Out Maine: At Dizzy Birds Rotisserie, the food is fab and the service is … not

Comfort food classics, rotisserie chicken front and center, are mostly terrific. But the wait for your order is too long.

Editorials

Our View: New Maine holiday a chance to tell new stories

Everyone knows the story of Christopher Columbus, but the history and cultural impact of Native Americans have been brushed aside.