Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response

A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.

‘Dying to Know’ to be staged by Mad Horse Theatre Company

Person found with gunshot wound near South Portland High

Emergency responders found a person with a gunshot wound in one leg that didn't appear to be life-threatening, a city official said.

Soul food coming to the Maine Mall

Soul Food Paradise, a takeout restaurant operating out of Fork Food Lab in Portland, plans to move to the Maine Mall food court next month.

Contaminated water, oily seaweed removed from Willard Beach

State and federal officials also have cleared debris and absorbent pads from the South Portland beach since an oil spill was discovered Tuesday.

Willard Beach in South Portland could be closed for days because of oil spill

Cleanup crews are removing used motor oil that likely originated from a Cottage Road service station and was discharged from a storm drain pipe.

Maine came closer than ever to closing its youth prison. What happens next?

Other states are looking for models that are less punitive and more effective for rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, and Maine is moving in that direction too.

Property revaluations and rising tax bills put focus on relief programs

Officials are promoting a range of programs to help taxpayers cope with the recent reassessment of property values in Portland and South Portland.

South Portland wins pipeline lawsuit over local clean air rule

The Portland Pipe Line Corp. dropped its fight against the city's Clear Skies Ordinance, ending a more than 6-year battle in federal courts.

South Portland knishery owner won’t want for staff, as long as he’s got his dad

Retired doctor Richard Miller finds a new career helping his son, Graeme, get his business off the ground.