The Portland Fencing Center molds junior Olympians, while Moose Historical Fencing follows 14th-century texts and trains with longswords.

For those looking to go at their own pace, a solo trip to Portland, Maine makes for a great destination. Portland is Maine’s largest city with a population of approximately 68,000 residents. Maine is the lobster capital of the world,

You haven't seen much of Peavey's work for a long time. Around 2009, after years of contributing to Down East magazine and the now-defunct Casco Bay Weekly, she pulled back from journalism. As of this month, though, she's back at her keyboard.

Anthony's Italian Kitchen in Portland will soon close for good.The owner of the popular restaurant, Anthony Barrasso, is turning 84 years old and retiring after 33 years. The restaurant announced its last day of business will be Friday,

Raised in Orono, Maine, Murphy didn’t start sewing in earnest until she declared a major in fashion design and production at Lasell University. After graduating, she discovered a talent for turning treasured textiles into wardrobe staples by repurposing quilts and knit and crocheted blankets into a classic chore coat design.

The restaurant chain confirmed in a statement that the South Portland location struggled to overcome post-pandemic difficulties, among other challenges.

Another major chain restaurant has closed around the Maine Mall, as Cracker Barrel abruptly closed their only Maine location permanently

Barstool's Dave Portnoy visited Maine and visited a number of pizza places. Here is how he rated each one. Micucci's is located at 45 India Street in Portland, Maine. You can check out their website here. Dave Portnoy gave Micucci's a 6.4 rating. Find out more here.

AUGUSTA — City officials may develop a homeless shelter model similar to one used in Portland to bring people in off the streets and into safe housing. Augusta’s new homeless task force on Tuesday hosted a Portland official to hear about how services in Maine’s largest city have helped people escape homelessness in the long term.

New numbers from the Maine Department of Public Safety show there were 35 recorded homicides in Maine in 2024.

Want to eat like a king the next time you head north? Here's where to find the best lobster in Portland, Maine.

With Henry's Public House announcing its permanent closure, it's fair to wonder if nightlife in Portland, Maine, has any chance to survive