Portland may close some streets downtown to allow outdoor dining and retail

The proposal, which needs approval from the City Council, would ban vehicles from 6 streets, most of them in the Old Port, to help businesses bring back customers safely.

2020 Totus Tuus Summer Program canceled

Programs were planned in Fort Kent, Caribou, Bangor, Jay, Waterville, Lewiston, Windham, Brunswick, Saco and Sanford.

Jackman, Greenville, others add parking lot masses

Cumberland man killed in crash in Portland

Police say 81-year-old Nicholas Hamp died Thursday morning after his car collided with another vehicle on Veranda Street.

Maine libraries face tough read on when, how to reopen

Most library directors in southern Maine are waiting for clear guidance and developing plans to open weeks down the road, while the Gray Public Library will have a limited reopening Tuesday.

Suspect arrested in armed robbery of Portland 7-Eleven

Police say Alfred Larrabee was identified using surveillance camera footage even though he was wearing a mask.

Maine cities get new federal funds and plan to share with local businesses

Biddeford expects to give grants to 20 businesses, while Portland and Cumberland County are also planning how to disburse money they're receiving.

Stories of Maine: An Incomplete History exhibit commemorates Maine’s bicentennial

The objects on view digitally only for now, were interpreted by individuals from across the state.

Spanish Mass to be live streamed May 3 from Cathedral in Portland

Armed man robs Portland 7-Eleven

No one was injured when a masked man brandished a handgun and robbed the 7-Eleven on Forest Avenue near the Westbrook line early Friday morning, police said.