Portland nursing home sees surge in COVID-19 cases

Sixty-six cases of COVID-19 have been reported since May 14 among staff and residents at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Residence.

Landlords, realtors ramp up spending ahead of rent control referendum

Backers of Question A, which would remove the 5% cap on rent increases when apartments turn over, have raised and spent far more than opponents headed into the June 13 election.

Despite high pay at Maine summer jobs, some workers look for other rewards

Seasonal hiring is ramping up in the state, and summer wages are high. But young workers don't always take the top-dollar jobs.

Coal pile in Portland raises environmental, health concerns as dust spreads to other properties

Sprague Energy, one of the Northeast's largest suppliers of energy products, said it has undergone numerous inspections by MDEP and has consistently been found in compliance with regulations.

Fashion show raises funds for Good Shepherd Food Bank

Local designers include Ashley Arlene Designs of Lisbon Falls, ArtbyBen of Portland and Re-Loved Fashions of Augusta.

Lawsuit accuses bishop of Diocese of Portland of facilitating sexual abuse

The suit alleges that Bishop Robert Deeley was one of three high-ranking members of the Catholic Church who were negligent in allowing a high school administrator in Massachusetts to sexually abuse minors for several years starting in 2011.

Our View: Sound responses to homelessness in Maine can start small

A realistic, constructive approach acknowledges the stubborn reality of homelessness and works to improve people’s living arrangements in minor ways as well as major.

Could Maine’s college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?

A group of advocates and officials said Thursday that they will ask the state to look into opening unused dorms for temporary housing.

Portland man accused of entering school bathroom, offering needles to student

Police say 43-year-old Jacob Horwitch was arrested on multiple charges after the incident Monday morning.

Federal asylum rule change could affect flow of new immigrants into Maine