Lifestyle
Portland, Maine Celebrates 50 Years of St. Patrick's Day Parade
The annual event features bagpipers, Irish dancers, and festive floats through the city's historic Old Port district.
Portland Restaurateurs Open Second Bethel-Area Eatery
Harding and Sarah Smith's Mayville Union House replaces Grace Note Inn in Bethel, Maine
Maine Broadcaster David Abel Honored for Community Service
Abel, WMTW president and general manager, selected as 2026 Maine Terrific Ten Broadcaster.
Weather
Portland Updates Warming Shelter Criteria After Outcry
City will now open shelter during blizzard and ice storm warnings
Boil Water Order Issued for Casco Bay Islands After Water Main Break
The precautionary order impacts Great Diamond Island and four surrounding communities.
Maine's Private Snow Plow Drivers Struggle with Salt Shortage
National suppliers are rationing or cutting off Maine's private plow drivers to make sure they can fulfill government contracts.
Sports
Cheverus/Yarmouth Boys Hockey Dominates in Class A Playoff Opener
Second-seeded team cruises to 13-0 victory over Fryeburg co-op
Five New Champions Crowned in Maine High School Boys Basketball
The 2026 MPA boys basketball state championships concluded with title winners in all five classes
Portland Bulldogs Win Class A Basketball Title
Bulldogs defeat Camden Hills 76-60 to claim the championship trophy.
Travel
Breeze Airways Adds Nonstop Flights from Maine to Ohio
New routes to Akron-Canton and Cincinnati start in July.
Breeze Airways Adds New Flights from Akron-Canton Airport
Airline launches seasonal route to Portland, Maine and daily service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Portland Jetport Sets New Passenger Record in 2025
American Airlines remains the largest carrier at the airport.
Crime
Security Guard Assaulted at Portland Office Building
Suspect arrested over an hour later on Marginal Way
Man Severely Burned in Augusta House Fire
Investigators believe the blaze started near a chimney cleanout door.
Man Shot Outside Portland Restaurant, Suspect Sought
Portland police are investigating a shooting that left a 32-year-old man wounded outside Amigos Mexican Restaurant & Bar.
