Nearly half of all Maine tenants cannot afford rent, new study says

A Harvard University report indicates that Maine's renters are struggling – something that those in the affordable housing arena know all too well.

AG rules that state appointees can’t run for political office

The governor's office had initially advised at least one Democratic candidate that she would only need to resign if she won based on what it now says is 'a longstanding, but erroneous, understanding of the law' that preceded the administration.

Bishop announces 3 priest assignments

For here or to go? Coffee shops adjust to customers’ changing habits

While some coffee drinkers are still keeping their distance by ordering online and getting beans delivered, others have started using coffee shops as their base for remote work.

Maine Turnpike exit in Portland to close for 4 days next week

Exit 46, the one closest to the Portland International Jetport, will be closed Sunday night through Wednesday night for reconstruction.

Winthrop resident, Kents Hill School senior earns $5K scholarship

Judge rules in favor of motion to reveal identities of health care workers suing state

U.S. District Court Judge Jon D. Levy says the nine plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate must file an amended complaint containing their names.

Criticism of Gov. Mills mounts in Portland over asylum seekers

A Portland city councilor says the governor has 'largely ignored' the crisis, while a state representative and party leader called the administration's response 'absolutely abysmal.'

Faculty members say departure of new UMA president not enough to quell concerns; some call for system chancellor to resign

UMaine System board of trustees takes no action on Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy's contract, which expires June 30, but expects to decide in the coming weeks whether to keep Malloy.

UMaine System faculty lose faith in chancellor as his contract comes up for renewal

‘He doesn’t understand or want to understand the issues the faculty are raising,’ said a professor from the Augusta campus, the first school to declare no confidence in Chancellor Dannel Malloy.