General Assistance programs brace for impact from early end to federal emergency rental aid

MaineHousing says it is unclear how much money is needed to close out the program and when those funds will officially run out.

Winter heating forecast: A perfect storm of high prices, tight supply, global chaos

The Russia-Ukraine war, lagging supplies and limited refining are creating havoc in the heating oil market, and Maine is especially vulnerable.

Dempsey Challenge prepares for 14th year supporting those with cancer

Buckfield-born Patrick Dempsey will be in Lewiston-Auburn for the fundraiser.

Bed Bath & Beyond to close many stores as sales decline

The home-goods chain plans to lay off some of its workforce and shutter 150 stores nationwide, and it's not yet clear if any of Maine's four branches will be affected.

State House added to trail honoring Maine sites that were key to securing women’s right to vote

The location where state lawmakers ratified the 19th Amendment is one of seven stops along the Maine Suffrage Centennial Trail. But officials said work to give women equality is far from done.

Neighborhood redemption centers becoming less common as their numbers decline

Dozens of the centers have closed over the last two years in Maine, a reflection of the difficulty in finding workers and also rising costs that nibble away at razor-thin profit margins.

Two missing children found safe in Maine; mother faces custody charge

An Amber Alert was issued after the children were reported missing from their grandmother's house in New Hampshire.

‘Homecoming: An Odyssey’ to be presented by Mad Horse Theatre Company

Maine Bicycle coalition to hold Women’s Ride June 4

South Portland firm’s vehicle-mounted pepper spray gun raises concerns

The company's founder told a manufacturing industry group that the nonlethal weapon was inspired by Black Lives Matter protests during the summer of 2020.