Accused shooter in Woodford Street killing moves to exclude evidence

Lawyers for Damion Butterfield, 23, argued Monday that possibly self-incriminating statements he made to police, friends and family members should be excluded from trial because his decision to offer them stemmed from his mental illnesses.

A walk to remember loved ones killed in Burundi

Members of Maine's Banyamulenge community call attention to the Gatumba refugee camp massacre, where hundreds of the ethnic minority were killed or injured.

City plans to contract with 2 hotels to house asylum seekers remaining at Portland Expo

The plans were announced with the Wednesday deadline for closing the Expo approaching and 192 people still living there.

As deadline to close Portland Expo shelter looms, about 200 asylum seekers still need housing

The city says it is working to connect the remaining asylum seekers at the Expo with other housing ahead of an Aug. 16 deadline.

Former Chesterville man is proving his Shania Twain fandom on new TV game show

Derek Haley, who grew up in Chesterville is competing to be named Shania Twain's "Superfan" on new CBS musical game show.

Heavy rains flooding roads in southern, central Maine

The National Weather Services has warned of flash flooding potential from York County to Skowhegan.

Amtrak Downeaster ridership rebounds from pandemic slowdown

The 2023 total surpassed 500,000 passengers for the first time since 2019, indicating that the Boston-to-Brunswick service has mostly recovered from pandemic-related disruptions.

Instead of sweeping homeless encampments, Portland is trying a new housing-focused approach

The Encampment Crisis Response Team has a goal of clearing the Fore River Parkway Trail by Sept. 6 by offering everyone there shelter or housing. With one month to go, dozens of people are still on the trail.

Home AC units – in Maine, all the cool kids are using them

Air conditioning has long been considered unnecessary – even luxurious – for many Mainers. But as summers get hotter, the need for cool, dry homes is creating converts.

Portland Diocese harvest ball to return Oct. 20