As the local inventory nears figures that are almost double what they were in 2001, concerns arise about possible overbuilding. The number of hotel rooms in downtown Portland is set to increase again, bringing the number to nearly 1,000 — almost double the number from a decade ago.

The season of dreams — of the $240,000, 31-foot variety — casts off at the 40th Maine Boat Show in Portland this weekend.

William Hanaman was so emotional Thursday in Cumberland County Superior Court that when a judge gave him a chance to speak before being sentenced for murder, the hearing had to be recessed so he could compose himself. Hanaman apologizes to the family of the woman he stabbed to death, but stops short of taking responsibility.

This year’s cruise season will be marked by the maiden visit of Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth.

The public art panel votes to rip up the sculpture. If anyone wants to claim the piece, it may be costly.