Politics
Maine Houses of Worship Seek State Funding for Security Upgrades
Religious organizations push for $1.5 million state grant program amid rising tensions and hate crimes
Maine County Races See Declining Competitiveness
Longtime Cumberland County commissioner reflects on lack of public engagement in local politics.
Mills and Platner Clash Over Attack Ad in Maine Senate Primary
Intensifying battle to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election
Sports
Maine Native J.P. Estrella Helps Tennessee Reach Elite Eight
Estrella, a redshirt sophomore from Scarborough/South Portland, has been a key contributor for the Volunteers during their tournament run.
Mariners Shutout Reading, Move Closer to ECHL Playoff Berth
Maine Mariners goalie Luke Cavallin records a shutout to help his team inch closer to a playoff spot.
Mariners Sweep Railers with Special Teams Dominance
Maine's affiliate of the Boston Bruins wins 4-1 at home behind two power play goals and a perfect penalty kill.
Crime
Portland Teen Faces Federal Gun Charges
Investigators say they found a stolen pistol in the teen's dorm room
Portland Man Faces Up to 15 Years on Federal Gun Charges
Jeissey Khamis pleaded guilty to making false statements and possessing a stolen firearm.
Security Guard Assaulted at Portland Office Building
Suspect arrested over an hour later on Marginal Way
Business
Portland Port Celebrates 30 Years Since Naval Base Handover
The Dorset facility has transformed from a Royal Naval base to a thriving commercial port.
Navy Shipyard Workers Approve Contract Deal with Bath Iron Works, Ending Strike
Hundreds of employees at one of the U.S. Navy's biggest shipbuilding contractors voted to approve a new four-year collective bargaining agreement.
Hundreds of Navy Shipbuilder Workers Strike in Maine
Designers, clerks and technicians at Bath Iron Works demand better wages and benefits
Weather
Private Jet Crashed in Maine After Longer-Than-Typical De-Icing Delay, NTSB Says
The plane spent 17 minutes on the runway after de-icing, exceeding the standard 9-minute limit before takeoff.
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.
