Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk

As pandemic relief dwindles, 'the workforce behind the workforce' worries about its ability to keep providing high-demand services without significant and sustained support.

Scarborough woman suing Portland’s Catholic Diocese for failing to stop known abuser in 1960s

The Rev. Lawrence Sabatino, who died in 1990, was one of 20 priests the diocese publicly identified in 2005 for abusing children. Ann Allen's suit was made possible by a change in state law that removed the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases.

Maine author Monica Wood supports strike at HarperCollins, refuses to work on forthcoming novel

The Portland writer is represented by a publisher owned by HarperCollins, which is facing mounting pressure from unionized workers, including her editor, who walked off the job on Nov. 10.

Portland immigration clinic helps asylum seekers take ‘first step of a very long road’

With help from volunteers and nonprofits, more than 300 new Mainers fleeing persecution in other countries have recently begun the process of securing asylum – and safety.

Lewiston-, Skowhegan-based engineer unit changes hands

Meet our 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For in 2022

Every year, we ask you to tell us about people in your community who go out of their way to give of themselves for the benefit of others. This year's 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For includes a volunteer from Augusta and an artist who creates public art from Solon. Here are their stories.

Portland City Council to vote on spending $12.85 million in pandemic relief funds

A proposal includes $5 million for the city's housing trust fund as well as other allocations for employee retention bonuses, mental health and homeless services.

Ho, ho, hum: Maine shoppers, stores predict a so-so holiday season

Amid the pandemic, the past two holiday gift-buying sprees have been boon times for retailers. This year, perhaps not so much.

Design teams unveil visions for Portland Museum of Art expansion

One of four finalists will be selected by the end of the year, but the $100 million project is not likely to be completed until 2026.

Tracing hoax calls will be a daunting challenge

A cybersecurity expert says it will be difficult for the FBI to trace the prank active shooter calls made using an internet protocol that allows the caller to hide their phone number.