Rash-causing browntail moth spreading due to warming, scientists find

A forest pest that bedevils Maine residents and tourists with hairs that cause an itchy rash appears to be spreading due to warming temperatures.

As nurses call attention to emergency room violence, Maine Medical Center steps up support

Nurses and hospital officials say the emergency department is facing more pressures from a growing number of patients with mental illnesses, some of whom can be violent.

Maine foundation offers journalism scholarships

Damariscotta library offers free Portland orchestra tickets

Catholic women’s conference to be held in person April 2

Dine Out Maine: Of Whips, Spoons and Cuisinarts

The Robertsons: If you live in Maine and love to cook, you should know their name. For almost 25 years, the couple ran Portland's premiere kitchenware store.

Portland Museum of Art unveils plan to more than double size of campus

The 140-year-old museum is raising money to build a six- or seven-story building on the site of the former Children's Museum on Free Street, to start.

Portland Stage seeks pieces from playwrights

The Clauder Competition submission window closes March 31.

Portland lifeguard honored for rescuing swimmer who had heart attack

‘I just feel super lucky,’ Marcia Howell said of being saved by lifeguard Jeannette Strickland and others.

Three face charges, 2 others sought in killing of Portland man in Providence

There is no known connection between the victims and the suspects and police described it as a random shooting.