Health
Maine Sees 20% Drop in Fatal Drug Overdoses in 2025
Fourth consecutive year of decline as harm reduction efforts and declining fentanyl prevalence fuel the trend
Portland Needle Exchange Program Distributes Over 1 Million Syringes
High return rate credited to city's pilot program paying clients for needle returns
Maine Hospitals Face Uncertain Future as Medicaid Cuts Loom
Nearly half of Maine's hospitals are losing money, and the impending federal Medicaid cuts are expected to cost them millions more.
Sports
York High girls basketball holds off Poland in tourney opener
Wildcats advance to semifinals with 59-55 victory in Class B South quarterfinal
Our Favorite Photos from Friday's High School Basketball Quarterfinals
The Maine state basketball tournament gets underway in earnest across the state.
York girls edge Poland in B South quarterfinal
Wildcats survive late comeback to advance in Maine high school basketball tournament
Lifestyle
Portland Boy's $11 Gift Inspires $7,000 Donation to Maine Needs
Seven-year-old Eli LaMartina's small act of generosity sparks an outpouring of community support for the non-profit organization.
South Portland, Maine's Top Restaurants Revealed
From seafood to pizza, these are the most popular eateries in Portland's neighbor city
Portland neighbors sue to halt or scale back Riverton housing project
Dispute over 50-unit Belfort Landing development highlights tensions between neighborhood resistance and city's housing goals
Business
Businesses Adapt as Penny Phase-Out Challenges Mount
Retailers and others handling cash transactions are rounding change to the nearest nickel as the U.S. Mint stops producing pennies.
Bar Harbor Cruise Ship Limits Challenged in Federal Court
Business group argues restrictions unfairly target cruise ship passengers over other visitors
ResiXperts Expands Home Services Platform Through Option One Plumbing Partnership
The deal strengthens ResiXperts' portfolio of home services brands across California and Arizona.
Crime
Maine's Largest Cities See Dramatic Drop in Homicides in 2025
State police report just 1 homicide across Bangor, Portland, and Lewiston last year as overall killings decline statewide.
AARP Maine Hosts Event on Protecting Against Digital Scams
Learn from expert Erin West how to recognize and avoid the latest transnational crime schemes targeting older adults
Maine National Guard Mourns Guardsman Lost at Sea
Fishing vessel sinks off Gloucester, Massachusetts, killing seven crew members including a Maine National Guard member.
