Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation

Americans are cutting back on spending in some areas this holiday season

Diocese names Christmas Card Contest winners

Miss Apple Blossom pageant crowns 11 winners

Coalition of towns hopes to raise money to house asylum seekers

The Greater Portland Council of Governments is trying to fundraise $2 million for a 200-unit transitional housing community.

With online deals the new norm, Black Friday shopping slows in Maine

Despite higher household expenses, the National Retail Federation expects this weekend to break records as more than 166 million people shop online or in stores.

Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb

Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.

Threat on social media prompts South Portland middle school to cancel in-person classes

The threat is unrelated to several hoax reports of active shooters at 10 Maine schools Tuesday, the school superintendent said.

Rising costs stretch food pantries as demand peaks

Preble Street has seen a 30% increase in food costs this year as pantries across southern Maine expect this to be their busiest year on record.

General Assistance programs brace for impact from early end to federal emergency rental aid

MaineHousing says it is unclear how much money is needed to close out the program and when those funds will officially run out.

Missing South Portland woman safely located

Candace Beaudoin was last seen leaving her home on Sawyer Street on Monday.