Developer aims to address need for affordable housing with new apartments in Parkside

Avesta Housing's $10 million Deering Place would be available to residents with incomes of $20,000 to $40,000, a response to affordability concerns in Portland's red hot real estate market.

Workers’ comp insurer to put up $1.5 million for endowed chair at USM

The donation will help fund the MEMIC John T. Leonard Endowed Chair in Risk Management and Insurance.

Maine allowed to enforce law against protests loud enough to be heard inside a building

An appeals court overturns a federal injunction against enforcing the state law, which had targeted a protester shouting outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland.

Passer-by finds man’s body in Portland’s West End

Police say the deceased man, 28, may have been a jogger who 'had a medical issue.'

Guster goes big in Portland, lead singer’s hometown, for 25th anniversary

Pedestrian gets dragged after clash with motorist in Old Port

The incident began when the driver honked at a man who was in a crosswalk, Portland police say.

Digital dining making Maine restaurants more efficient

Eateries in the state are beginning to embrace new technology that streamlines their service and – hopefully – improves customers' experience.

Explosion of smoothies in Portland looks like healthy trend

With at least 10 places serving blended fruits and vegetables – and more planned – demand remains high.

Portland weighs options for extra school funding from the state

Ideas for using the $2.7 million include tax relief and continuing to provide health services cut in the state budget.

Two children at Portland day camp diagnosed with MRSA skin infections

The bacteria – methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – resists antibiotics, and one of the children was hospitalized, city officials say.