Government & Politics

"We give too many passes as an act of compassion, and that’s why we have what we have," Portland Mayor Mark Dion told a Thursday forum in Portland.  "It’s really time to say, ‘No, enough.’”

More than 140 cannabis retailers and public health advocates in all nine of Maine’s public health districts will distribute the bags, which aim to prevent accidental access and ingestion by young people, pets and guests.

It's the second straight year the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce has been a finalist for the Dana Connors Award. The winner will be announced at the Maine State Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner on Oct. 1.

Candidates will share their perspectives on housing regulations, development and zoning, property taxes and growth.

A flare-up in trade tensions between the United States and Canada has some experts concerned about the potential impact on Maine businesses and the economy.

Audra Caler, who had been town manager in Camden and led economic development in Rockland, will start her new post on Oct. 1.

Ahead of scrutiny by federal regulators, Maine's governor issued a harshly worded statement about NextEra's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy.

After a number of serious accidents involving pedestrians and automobiles, including multiple fatalities, over the past few years, the city of Portland is stepping up efforts to improve safety for walkers and bikers.

The city has immediate openings in its recreation division for child care site staff, recreation community center attendants, and soccer and basketball referees.

George W. Bush was inspired by Winston Churchill’s essay "Painting as a Pastime," according to a news release. Painting offers him "the opportunity to think critically, reflect and continue to learn."