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Get ready for a traffic makeover in Portland! The Congress Square intersection is about to undergo some serious renovations.

Food Network named wild blueberry crisp as Maine's top fair food—even though, for the rest of us, it’s a delicious treat year-round.

A large tegu lizard on the loose in Old Town has brought attention to Maine’s minimal regulations on exotic pet ownership.

In a world where phones dominate lunch hours, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is taking a stand. A new rule is reshaping how students connect—both with each other and their studies.

Some of the state’s top bagel spots including Scratch, Dutchman’s, and Forage Market are going head-to-head in Maine’s first-ever Bagel Bake-Off, and you get to taste, vote, and judge the carbs.

Based on findings from WalletHub, Maine ranked amongst the worst states in all of America for 'fun'

A chain of indoor playgrounds featuring climbing walls and balls pit called Go Playland is set to open at the Maine Mall in South Portland

Ever found yourself scratching your head at a road sign? A Brunswick driver just did, and the internet has some thoughts about it.

The smell of fried dough and fresh hay fills the air as Maine's county fairs bring together old friends and new memories.

What towns will, or should, legalize drinking in public now that New Hampshire legalized it?

A couple of fresh faces just joined Freeport's food scene, and they’re serving up some flavors that are bound to make your taste buds dance.

Hidden in the slanted eaves of old Maine farmhouses, "witch windows" blend architectural oddity with eerie folklore, once tilted to fit, and now believed to ward off witches on broomsticks.

I wouldn't be surprised if we see him many times again. Jimmy Fallon has been spotted in these two NH restaurants.

After 72 years of warm welcomes and delicious slices, a beloved pizzeria is closing its doors for good, leaving behind a bittersweet legacy.

The tragic incident happened on Wednesday

The crash happened near Sidney on Thursday morning

In a city filled with high end places and signature cocktails, there's one old school bar you have to visit when in Portland, Maine

Beloved bakery Bake Maine has announced it will close its Portland shop on August 27, thanking the community for its support while shifting focus to its Wells location.

Moisture, darkness, and tiny entry points make your bathroom the perfect hideout for these creepy crawlers. But the good news is, there are ways to keep them out. 

A new Asian restaurant is headed to Westbrook, Maine, with plans to offer sushi, poke bowls and hibachi favorites

Similar to what they did in South Portland, Burlington will open another 'new' location in Maine where they've operated for years

Who knew Maine was shaking things up in 2025? A closer look at some earthquakes that hit the relatively quiet state.

Maine is earning major praise for its unmatched variety of paddling spots.

From lobster to donuts, here's a list of Portland joints that have featured on the popular Travel Channel series.