Lifestyle
South Portland schools could cut nearly 80 positions
The district's proposed budget for 2026-27 includes reducing 42 teacher positions and other staff cuts to hold the tax increase to 6%.
New Fifth Pillar Tea House Opens In Downtown Lewiston
Locals eager to support new cozy tea spot on Lisbon Street
Fisher Phillips Hires Education Law Expert in Portland
Sara Hellstedt joins the firm's Higher Education, K-12 Education and Workplace Investigations practices.
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.
Entertainment
Good Theater's 'Lend Me a Soprano' Brings Screwball Comedy to Portland
Director says slamming doors and high-energy performances make the show a blast for cast and audience
Skye Consort & Emma Björling Bring Scandinavian Folk Music to Mayo Street Arts
The trans-Atlantic chamber folk group performs songs and tunes from Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, and more.
Jim Gaffigan Brings Clean Comedy To Portland, Maine In 2026
The popular comedian promises a night of laughs about everyday life and parenting.
Travel
Private Jet Crashed in Maine After Longer-Than-Usual De-Icing Delay
NTSB report says plane spent 17 minutes on runway after de-icing, exceeding guidelines
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.
Health
Maine Hospitals and Advocates Clash Over Price Regulation Bill
Proposed legislation aims to cap hospital prices, but executives warn it could lead to closures and service cuts.
Medicare Fraud Overshadows Medicaid Investigations
Letter writer argues Dr. Oz should focus more on Medicare fraud than Medicaid issues
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
