Several Maine cities and nonprofits asked lawmakers Thursday to reject a proposal to limit emergency housing support, saying it would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction and lead to higher demand for other safety net programs.

New data compiled by Maine State Police show that there were 35 homicides in the state in 2024. The year before, state police recorded 53 homicides — the most on record — including the 18 people who died in the Lewiston mass shooting. There were 40 in 1989.

PORTLAND, Maine — In a world dominated by social media and virtual communication, a group in Portland is fostering real, face-to-face connections — one cup of coffee at a time. "Third Thursday" is a monthly meetup designed for singles or divorced individuals over 50 who are looking to meet new people in a welcoming environment.

Trump signed a handful of executive orders Monday, including declaring a national emergency at the southern border.

For those looking to go at their own pace, a solo trip to Portland, Maine makes for a great destination. Portland is Maine’s largest city with a population of approximately 68,000 residents. Maine is the lobster capital of the world,

The Maine Gun Safety Coalition says it collected more than 80,000 signatures for a bill that would allow family members to petition a judge to remove a loved one's guns if they're considered dangerous.

This time five years ago, Portland was gearing up for a new winter festival modeled after Quebec City's famed Carnaval featuring parties, ice sculptures and outdoor sports, and the organizer was bullish on its prospects.

You can catch Mike Maurice and his seven-piece band on Saturday, Jan. 25 at The Hill Arts performance center in Portland.

President Donald Trump's order will stop issuing U.S. citizenship documents to U.S.-born children if their parents aren't legal citizens. Attorneys general who are suing say that will mean hundreds of thousands of Americans born in the U.S. could be deported, even as this is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

Raised in Orono, Maine, Murphy didn’t start sewing in earnest until she declared a major in fashion design and production at Lasell University. After graduating, she discovered a talent for turning treasured textiles into wardrobe staples by repurposing quilts and knit and crocheted blankets into a classic chore coat design.

BAR HARBOR, Maine (WMTW) - The James Beard Foundation has revealed the semifinalists for its 2025 awards, including seven restaurateurs and three restaurants from Maine. The James Beard Awards are known as the Oscars for restaurants, honoring achievements in the culinary arts, hospitality, media and broader food system.