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

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

Asylum-seeking families find refuge at Freeport hotel

Casco Bay Inn has been designated a satellite location for the city of Portland, which has run out of space to accommodate new arrivals.

Former Portland mayor facing eviction from Congress Street apartment

Ethan Strimling and his attorney allege the eviction is in retaliation for his forming a tenants union at the Trelawny Building.

February’s First Friday canceled in Portland

New Sea Dogs coach shakes up the lineup

Katie Krall, the team's first female coach, joins a small but growing number of women who have landed jobs in professional baseball as uniformed coaches.

Portland youth dance groups to perform Feb. 5

Portland Meetings: Jan. 26-Feb. 2

Teresa Sanborn, 70, longtime Portland educator loved reading and giving books to kids

She worked in the Portland Public Schools for nearly three decades, and died from health issues caused by Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease.

Giant crane assembled to help build state’s tallest building in downtown Portland

The 250-foot-tall crane will spend the next 11 months or so behind the Congress Street post office.

Portland charter commission hears proposals for City Hall leadership

The commission mainly asked questions on the two proposals Wednesday and is expected to deliberate and hear from the public at a later date.