Home births in Maine rise as patients seek control during pandemic

Home births in Maine jumped by 23% in 2020 according to CDC data, as patients avoided hospitals.

While nation’s kids turn from sports, young Mainers can’t get enough

Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges.

‘Why would they not help?’ Tucker family seeks answers from Westbrook police

The family of Terry Tucker Jr. say they feel the police didn't give their concerns enough weight and as a result, the body of their loved one wasn't found for more than four months after they reported him missing.

Language center gives New Mainers boost in quest for college degrees

The new facility at Southern Maine Community College provides tutoring to help students apply their developing English skills to course work.

CSCE’s Gala of Wander will be held Nov. 6

Fundraiser will help New Mainers, veterans in need furnish homes

Westbrook-based nonprofit Furniture Friends plans a virtual slumber party fundraiser to assist in its efforts to provide furniture to low-income residents in Greater Portland.

Maine Medical Center nurses urge hospital to revert to previous COVID protections

Some members of the nurses union, which formed in April, argue rolling back protections puts them at an increased risk.

It’s almost time to count the loons

The Maine Audubon event, held since 1983, is looking for volunteer counters, particularly on Sebago Lake and Naples' Long Lake.

Support mounting for rail trail expansion to New Hampshire

A proposed bill calls for a feasibility study to look into the potential of expanding the Mountain Division Rail Trail from Standish to Fryeburg.

Portland author explores lore of Bigfoot in Maine

A book, written by Michelle Souliere, includes first-person accounts from those who say they have seen the cryptid in Maine.