Top Gun applications open until Nov. 30

‘Hopeful’ became a sign of the times. Now, artist Charlie Hewitt is focused on the future.

The Lewiston-born, Portland-based artist, at age 76, is taking new risks thanks to the ubiquity of his lighted neon sculpture.

UNE team gets $6.6 million grant to explore eye pain, potential treatments

With the National Eye Institute award, a University of New England scientist will look at how eye damage takes its physical and emotional toll.

Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices

Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.

Martha Stewart has a ‘foodie’ morning in Portland

The businesswoman and TV personality stopped at several city staples on Saturday, including Norimoto Bakery.

Portland Diocese sets Christmas Card Art Contest deadline for Oct. 28

Author Ibram X. Kendi speaks in Portland on legacy of slavery and the tipped wage

During an hour-long talk at the First Parish Unitarian Church on Friday, Kendi talked about the history of slavery and tipping, and how to overcome bias and change policy.

Wex laying off 150 employees worldwide as it prepares for ‘next phase of growth’

The Portland-based payment technology company said 30 of the job cuts are taking place in Maine.

In Portland rally, lobstermen urge state to sue feds over regulations

Hundreds of the fishermen and their supporters turned out, calling on Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey to sue over proposed regulations that they say could kill the lobstering industry.

Man awaiting trial for 2019 murder dies after repeated COVID infections lead to cancer discovery

Police charged Everett Meserve with murder for the beating death of his neighbor, but his health declined in jail and he died in April, court records show.