One day, just after bombs had fallen near him, he saw two boots sticking out of the dirt. Surrounded by so much death, he desperately wanted to save at least one life. He began digging frantically.

I think Troy Jackson can be a governor for the entirety of Maine, not just the red or blue districts. He is a progressive Democrat who won all his races in a red part of the state because he truly ...

Rachel Davis, a real estate broker who is certified to help older Mainers with moves, speaks during a seminar in South Portland on Friday. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photograp ...

There was a time Memorial Day occurred on a fixed date, set aside to honor and remember those combatants who put their lives on the line to defend their loved ones and their count ...

The “abortion pill” (mifepristone) should be free. So many young women, particularly young women of color, find themselves “in trouble” and nowhere to turn. They can’t get an abortion, they can’t get ...

Vice President JD Vance’s glowing praise of Sen. Susan Collins illuminates her enormous value to the Trump administration. While visiting Bangor, Vance called Collins his “friend” and claimed she’s ...

Red Sox ace left-hander Garrett Crochet is set to throw batting practice off the Fenway Park mound on Tuesday as he returns from inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Crochet was 3-3 with a 6.30 ERA ...

The city hasn't received official word about immigration enforcement, but community members are noticing detentions.

Johanfran Garcia’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Portland Sea Dogs a 4-3 win over the Reading Fightin Phils in the teams’ series finale Sunday at Hadlock Field. Down 3-2 ...

Nothing says summer in Maine quite like kicking back on a warm night listening to live music outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities to do this, and several summer concert series are free.

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