SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Cracker Barrel, known for its comforting Southern-style food and rustic atmosphere, has permanently closed its South Portland restaurant, the only location in Maine. The decision comes after the company struggled to recover from the pandemic’s impact, leaving approximately 60 employees without jobs.

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,

PORTLAND, Maine — When it started working on its latest documentary, Lone Wolf Media in South Portland had a clear aim. It wanted to correct the widely-held but inaccurate notion that the Jews of Eastern Europe surrendered meekly to the Nazis during World War II.

Answering the call from both locals and tourists, a new small item convenience store is set to open in Portland's Old Port

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

Certain commercial drivers who lost their CDL as part of a lifetime suspension may now be able to get their license in Maine back. As of Jan. 1, 2025, the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles is offering a rehabilitation and reinstatement program.

Quiet weather with milder temperatures is expected to last through the weekend in Maine. Things may turn a little more active for next week. Thursday will start out cloudy, but will turn sunny late in the day.

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.

President Donald Trump's order will stop issuing U.S. citizenship documents to U.S.-born children if their parents aren't legal citizens. Attorneys general who are suing say that will mean hundreds of thousands of Americans born in the U.S. could be deported, even as this is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

Not sure what to do in the winter months in Maine? Here is a quick list of activities to try both outdoors and indoors, plus a few popular spots to try them.

According to Jeremy D'Entremont, the historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, Portland Head Light dates back to 1784, when 74 merchants petitioned the Massachusetts government, whom Maine was under at the time, for a light at the entrance of Portland Harbor.

Maine's coastal oyster trail is perfect for seafood lovers. With over 3,500 miles of coastline and 75 businesses to visit, a delicious and briny trip awaits!