Would-be victims, including a 9-year-old boy, fight off carjacking attempts

The incidents began in Old Orchard Beach on Wednesday afternoon and ended with a man’s arrest in Wells.

Maine Warden Service urges greater caution after at least 5 drownings this week

Saying that is ‘way too many,’ a warden service official reminds people that the state’s waters are still cold and urges boaters to wear life jackets, which are required onboard.

Freeport town offices hit by phone, internet outage

All municipal departments were affected, but it didn’t interrupt voting on the town’s school budget.

Schools close early, cooling centers open as heat and humidity settle in

The requirement that students and staff wear masks in school has heightened concern about the heat and humidity, and some schools are planning to keep kids home on Tuesday as well.

Maine’s Graduates to Watch: Class of 2021

This month, thousands of young Mainers are making one of life’s great transitions at high school graduations across the state. For this annual feature, we seek out seniors who, because of heart, talent or toughness, are likely to make a difference in the world. And each year the young nominees seem more extraordinary.

Staff writer Kelley Bouchard tells the stories of 10 outstanding members of the class of 2021 and their journeys so far. They include several top scholars, athletes, community volunteers and immigrants. There’s a young scientist, a skilled carpenter, a math whiz and a certified spinning instructor, along with a few social activists and two young men who plan to serve in the military.

They have overcome poverty, homelessness, language barriers, prejudices, preconceptions, debilitating sports injuries and everyday teen insecurities. And they excelled despite a global pandemic that forced them to attend classes online and canceled many club meetings, social gatherings and sports events.

Their intended careers include medicine, international relations, the music business, journalism, engineering and architecture.

They have already accomplished so much and we can’t wait to see what they do next.

South Portland considers tree protection ordinance that worries developers, business owners

The proposed rules would be the toughest in Maine and among the most restrictive in the nation, and elected officials in the state’s fifth-largest city say that’s exactly what they want.

Portland High School celebrates historic graduating class

The school held its 200th commencement ceremony Thursday, and the historic event was even more joyful after a year disrupted by the pandemic.

Father of Greely seniors complains to Tucker Carlson about conditions for attending graduation

Shawn McBreairty, who has clashed with school officials for the last year, has permission to be at his daughters’ high school graduation under the terms of a criminal trespass order.

Federal government seizes $3.6 million from company that sold Maine counterfeit masks

A lawsuit seeks to have the state reimbursed for the purchase of 1.8 million fake masks late last year.

Watch video: Portland protest march calls attention to plight of Congolese minority

More than 300 Banyamulenge have resettled in Maine after fleeing the Democratic Republic of the Congo.