Maine Local Pulse

Three Portland businesses on Congress Street faced fresh damage overnight, spotlighting downtown safety concerns.

• Pearl Gallery, Local 188, and YF...

• Museums open weekly in Dexter and Abbot for visitors and history buffs
• Food pantry distributes in Greenville first and third Mondays
• Free...

• Award-winning pastry chef Georgia Macon, formerly of Tartine and Prentice Hospitality Group, launches Mère at 204 Gray Road
• Technique-driven menu...

An 84-year-old man remains missing after Coast Guard search efforts ended in southern Maine.

• Last seen leaving York Harbor on his boat just before...

• The former Jordan School, redeveloped into 45 apartments since 1988, is listed at $6.9 million after a 2023 sale for $4.9 million.
• Nearly full...

• August filing sparked the push for better staffing ratios at CMMC, Lewiston's largest hospital.
• Sept. 15 picket in solidarity with Illinois nurses...

Incumbents describe sharp splits on the Portland City Council between the progressive Peacock caucus and centrist members.

• Key issues driving 6-6...

Maine's minimum wage increases to $15.70 per hour on January 1, 2027, reflecting a 4.1% rise in the Northeast CPI-W.

• Workers: 28,000 hourly...

Gorham launched automated curbside collection on Sept. 14, ending the Pay-As-You-Throw tag system.

• Carts replace tags: Every home receives two...

Portland Public Schools wants input on its proposed middle school framework before final decisions.

• Complete the online engagement form by Sunday,...

Tuesday afternoon, Lewiston police responded to Knox and Maple streets after reports of a possible shooting. Officers detained several fleeing...

Looking for ways to enjoy Mount Desert Island this week? Here's your practical guide.

• Dining options: Browse the full restaurant list at ACADIA...

Androscoggin County is seeing a spike in vehicle burglaries and thefts, with the sheriff’s office focusing extra attention on the Livermore area.

Key...

Rick Bennett, 63, of Oxford, offers deep legislative experience as former Senate President and current senator.

He is running as an independent...

Portland’s industrial sector shows strong demand for experienced engineers with competitive salaries.

• Optimization Engineer at Braincube offers...

Simones’ Hot Dog Stand has anchored Lewiston’s food scene since 1908, starting as a quick lunch spot for mill workers and earning national nods while staying a family-run generational favorite.

Lewiston’s clerical scene is active with school and finance roles open now.

• Loan Operation Rep (contract, 3.5 months): Handle mail, scanning, and...

Mount Desert is confronting a familiar Maine tension: preserving open access to town officials while addressing rising safety risks.

Town Manager...

An 18-year-old Lewiston man pleaded not guilty to five felony charges including aggravated assault after allegedly firing a pellet gun from a moving...

A mother is suing dozens of Androscoggin County Jail staff, claiming they knew her son needed urgent care yet let him die in custody.

• Trevor...