Cumberland County commissioners reject plea to open Cross arena to shelter homeless

Despite Portland city councilors' request for help addressing the lack of resources for the city's homeless, the commissioners sided with arena trustees and rejected the plan.

A baker’s hopes for the Jewish New Year start with a round challah

Elise Richer has had to make a lot of changes at Tin Pan Bakery since the start of the pandemic, but she's still going.

Student’s lawsuit over study abroad refund headed to appeals court

The lawsuit against Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange was dismissed by a federal judge, but now will go to the appeals court.

Spanish Masses now available in Waterville

Boys & Girls Clubs adapt programs to help local schools during pandemic

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine will operate distance learning hubs in Portland and South Portland, and possibly Auburn-Lewiston.

New priest will sign Mass for deaf as part of service

The Mass will be held once a month at St. Pius X Church on Ocean Avenue.

Labor Day rally calls attention to need for aid during pandemic

In Portland, labor leaders and workers call for legislation to protect workers, assist state and local governments, and boost unemployment benefits for struggling Mainers.

Portland music venues, music professionals launch Maine Music Alliance

Organization's goal is to help save Portland music venues.

BLM organizers postpone protest, but other activists move forward

Black Lives Matter organizers emphasized the need to keep participants safe, and criticized city officials for what they saw as a lack of support. But protesters may show up anyway.

Diocese of Portland launches Faithful Citizenship web section