Beep beep! This roadrunner hitched a ride from Las Vegas to Maine

Avian Haven in Freedom is working with wildlife officials to get the bird native to the Southwest back to Nevada.

Developer unveils plan to build $75 million convention center at Rock Row in Westbrook

The facility would satisfy a demand for event space that has existed in the Portland area for decades. The developer is seeking funds from a proposed bond issue.

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 State Music Theatre to stage presentation of ‘Jersey Boys’

Updated: Kingfield teen found in Strong

Dustin Merrill, 16, had been missing since he ran away from home during overnight hours of Aug. 19.

Maine State Music Theatre cancels shows after deluge of refunds

The theater attributes poor ticket sales to fear of COVID-19 and backlash against its vaccination requirements, which more venues say they plan to adopt.

Maine State Music Theatre to require proof of vaccination or negative test

The policy applies to shows starting next month at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center.

Safety code violations found in the dozens at Westbrook High School

Though not egregious, the problems have prompted an inspection of all schools in the district.

Westbrook High School classroom damaged by early morning fire

The fire, which broke out Sunday on the unoccupied third floor of the school, was contained by firefighters and the building's internal sprinkler system.

Abbott Labs cutting hundreds of jobs in Maine as testing demand drops

A company that makes COVID-19 testing kits is laying off as many as 400 workers at two locations in Maine.