Healthcare system to host May events in Augusta, Lewiston, Portland

Police spent 2 days interviewing witnesses in Deering Oaks shooting after ‘chaotic’ scene

Amin Mohamed, 39, is charged with murder in the death of Walter Omal, 31, who was found shot in the chest on Sept. 7. He died later that night.

Serial offender arrested in Portland on indecent conduct charge

Steven Ricci, 59, was again arrested Wednesday after allegedly engaging in indecent conduct on the front porch of his Brighton Avenue home.

Plans to remove Bayside Trail encampment on hold as city seeks more feedback

The City Council's Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee will look for more input from community partners and staff before meeting again next week.

Eliot Cutler to serve 9 months in prison on child porn charges

The former gubernatorial candidate is expected to plead guilty on Thursday and begin serving his prison term on June 1.

Portland looks to hotel guests for a boost in its tourism budget

The proposal to create a tourism development district could more than double the funds for marketing the city as a year-round destination.

Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly

School budgets tip the scales for municipalities trying to balance fiscal responsibilities without burdening residents.

With shelter closing and apartments rising, Portland’s Bayside awaits transformation

Developers plan more than 800 units in the city's gateway. Neighbors recognize the need for housing but have concerns about traffic, green space and where affordable units will be built.

Body recovered from Presumpscot River identified as missing Portland man

Police say the body found in the river last week was identified as 21-year-old Samuel Mugisha who has been missing since November.

Woman shot on I-295 now in stable condition

Paige Halsey, 25, was critically injured last week during a shooting on Interstate 295. Her father said she will have a lengthy recovery.