Northern Light Health physicians and medical providers will be out of network for patients with Anthem plans starting Wednesday, and it is unclear when negotiations on a new contract will resume.
Portland
Small change in Varsity Maine football poll sets up 1-vs.-2 showdown
Portland maintains a slim lead over Thornton Academy and Bonny Eagle.
Top team remains in Varsity Maine volleyball poll, so does craziness
Washington Academy solidifies No. 1 ranking, while York moves up to second in a strange way.
Varsity Maine field hockey poll has a new No. 1
Cheverus, on a six-game heater, takes over top spot for the first time this fall.
Feds restore funding to USM program that helps veterans go to college
The Department of Education reversed its recent decision to cut more than $600,000 in already allocated funding for Veterans Upward Bound, which it said conflicted with the Trump administration’s priorities.
Portland’s plan for winter warming shelter draws concern, but options are limited
City staff spent months reaching out to social service partners, churches and private shelters, unsuccessfully seeking a downtown location for this winter. Now, the city finds itself left with a spot that officials, advocates and homeless people all agree is not ideal.
Parent’s arrest on school grounds should serve as a wake-up call | Letter
We write this letter, on behalf of the Portland Education Association Executive Board, in response to the event that took place at one of our elementary schools recently: A parent was detained by agents in an unmarked vehicle on school property during morning drop-off. Our schools should be safe places where students can focus on […]
For these Mainers, locally produced food makes all the difference
Cooking a meal from 100% Maine-made ingredients is much easier now than when Rosemont Market & Bakery launched 20 years ago.
Watch the Varsity Maine football highlights from Week 4
The best plays filmed by our reporters last week.
Advocates challenge Cumberland County Jail’s obligation to hold ICE inmates
The Cumberland County commissioners heard several presentations about the advantages and disadvantages of the jail holding inmates for ICE.