UNE and UMaine Law School partnering on maritime law program

Students who qualify could earn an undergraduate degree in marine affairs and a law degree in six years instead of the standard seven.

Developer says he’ll build 2 Portland housing projects that had been offered for sale

Bernie Saulnier says he plans to break ground on developments in Bayside and on Munjoy Hill this spring.

More apartments planned for Portland’s Monument Square

Three floors of vacant office space in the historic Lancaster Block would be converted into market-rate housing.

Trustees approve USM master plan for major growth on Portland campus

The approval, which does not include funding, clears the way for a revitalization of the campus with dorms, a new student center and other features.

Rescued hawk in ‘very serious’ condition with extensive frostbite damage

The rare great black hawk that drew crowds to a Portland park before it was rescued from a snowstorm this month has shown ‘significant deterioration’ at a rehabilitation center.

For Super Bowl refreshment, Portland bars think beyond beer

Toast the G.O.A.T. and his teammates next Sunday with these cocktails designed to honor the Patriots.

Mainely Character accepting scholarship applications for 2019

Rare hawk rescued in snowstorm is recovering, but will lose toe to frostbite

The bird was found Sunday in the snow under a cluster of trees in Deering Oaks.

Portland council decides hotel developers will help fund affordable housing

The city hopes to increase its affordable-housing stock by requiring developers to build low-income housing or pay a $3,806 fee per hotel unit.

Portland council decides to slow down Franklin Street project

Councilors direct the city staff to look for less costly ways to improve the interchange with Interstate 295 than the $5.4 million plan proposed by the state Department of Transportation.