Local & State

Second Farmington firefighter released from Portland hospital, remaining firefighters improving

Capt. Timothy ‘TD’ Hardy is welcomed home with a procession of emergency vehicles.

Local & State

Norway woman says she buried best friend in her backyard, to show her love

Vernelle Jackson, 81, says it was the woman's dying wish about 18 months ago.

Politics

Vaccine bill passed by lawmakers likely headed for statewide vote

Opponents of the new requirement for school-age immunizations submit more than enough valid signatures to challenge the law on the March ballot.

Nation & World

Ukraine at center of intelligence official’s whistleblower complaint against Trump

Not long before the complaint was filed, Trump spoke with Ukraine's president. House Democrats are examining whether Trump sought to manipulate the Ukrainian government into helping his re-election campaign.

Business

Maine home sales set a record in 2018, and they’re not far off the pace this year

Through August, the total number of sales was less than 1% below the first eight months of 2018 – the state's best sales year ever.

Local Elections

Four candidates for Portland mayor spar at first forum together

They debate issues ranging from Portland's lack of affordable housing to homelessness to providing property tax relief to the role of the mayor.

Business

As Maine’s climate warms, what’s on the menu likely will change

Chefs and scientists offer opinions on what we'll be eating in 50 years.

Meetinghouse

Lee Van Dyke, Portland: A tough public climb, and a reward for courage