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.

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

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!

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine -- The only Cracker Barrel restaurant in Maine has closed its doors for good. An employee told CBS13 they found out about the closure when they showed up to work at the store by the Maine Mall in South Portland.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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