Protesters greet nation’s leaders as they descend on Portland

Abortion-rights protesters greet the governors, their families and staffers, as they kick off the three-day National Governors Association conference with dinner on the waterfront.

Future Innovators Camp awards $10K scholarships to 7 high school students

Local students competed from schools in Farmingdale, Skowhegan, Richmond, Winslow, Newcastle, Hinckley, Thorndike.

Maine couples celebrate at Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass

Two injured in private plane crash at Portland Jetport

The small Cessna crashed and broke apart shortly after taking off Friday afternoon, city officials said.

Hundreds protest in Portland on the Fourth for abortion rights

Later, they marched up Congress Street to the city's annual fireworks display on the Eastern Promenade.

No fare: The taxi business sees the end of the road

There used to be hundreds of taxicabs in the region. Just one company and a few dozen drivers remain.

Foundation awards $580K in cancer screening grants

Former partners detail abuse by man sought in death of girlfriend in Acadia

Two women who dated Raymond Lester about a decade ago say he was emotionally and physically abusive. They came forward after Lester was charged in the death of his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, 35, last week in Acadia.

Maine Public to add 7 radio signals in rural areas

The public network is planning to broadcast from towers in Bethel, Calais, Fort Kent, Greenville, Mars Hill and Millinocket and surrounding areas within three years.

Nearly half of all Maine tenants cannot afford rent, new study says

A Harvard University report indicates that Maine's renters are struggling – something that those in the affordable housing arena know all too well.