The Trump administration has rolled back protections for sensitive areas like schools and churches, allowing immigration agents to make arrests in these locations.

The average Maine home went for a record $390,200 in 2024, but the year also saw sales increasing after years of declines.

Dry Dock on Commercial Street in Portland is getting new life this year and that includes a top Maine chef. The mainstay restaurant, which opened in 1983 and has been closed for the last five years, was leased last fall by the Luke’s Lobster team who announced plans to renovate and reopen this summer.

Grime Studios is located in an old industrial building at 299 Presumpscot Street. It's a low-cost space where local bands can rehearse. The space has been open for about 10 years. The manager, Justin Curtsinger, says he's facing a rent increase and was forced to pass some of that cost onto bands, but he still has a $30,000 gap to fill per year.

In 2000, residents of the Portland area had to wait until January 16th for the first inch of snow marked as the latest first inch of snow on record. Also read: Maine to experience brief warm-up before arctic chill returns midweek Residents in 1945 hold the record for the latest last inch of snow,

For three days only, a mysterious Edgar Allen Poe themed speakeasy will operate with signature drinks and storytelling in Portland, Maine

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 haven't seen much of Peavey's work for a long time. Around 2009, after years of contributing to Down East magazine and the now-defunct Casco Bay Weekly, she pulled back from journalism. As of this month, though, she's back at her keyboard.

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.

Sunday will finally bring above freezing temps back to Maine. Highs will be in the low to mid 30s, and as a clipper system moves in a few snow showers will be possible in the afternoon, mainly in the mountains. Monday will be a touch cooler than Sunday, but many will still get above freezing with more clouds than sun.

Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 southern Maine chefs are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.