Waterville, Portland to maintain ties to Russian sister cities

Officials from Waterville and Kotlas, Russia, plan to participate in a call this week to discuss and reaffirm a relationship that began in the late 1980s, according to Waterville Mayor Jay Coelho.

Gladys Knight gives stirring performance at appearance in Portland

In a 90-minute concert at Merrill Auditorium, the 77-year-old singer proved that she can still sell a song through distinctive phrasing and a powerful delivery.

Maine Historical Society celebrates 200 years with series of events

Bane or boon, massive cruise ships will return to Maine this year

With no travel restrictions and only voluntary COVID-19 regulations for cruises, the industry is back in full swing and bearing down on the state.

New minigrant competition aims to help Maine microbusinesses reach customers

New Ventures Maine is offering minigrants in the six regions it serves to help the smallest businesses reach customers by helping to fund marketing efforts.

Foundation recognizes 10 nonprofit, government leaders

Maine Community Foundation names new president and CEO

Incoming chief executive Deborah Ellwood is a leader in the field of community foundations with close ties to Maine.

Portland Diocese launches Lent website

Southern Maine retreat offers healing to those connected to abortion

Maine’s ‘Godfather of Cryptozoology’ is stalking something really big: a legacy

Loren Coleman, the renown hunter of Bigfoot and other elusive creatures, already has a Portland museum, but there's more coming. A new bookstore and archive are in the works in Bangor. And the brand new museum he's planning there? Sasquatch could get lost in it.