Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in South Portland has closed permanently, the company's media relations team confirmed Tuesday. "It is not uncommon for a store's traffic patterns and volumes to change over time,

The organizations are both celebrating milestone anniversaries and will join together for the first time for 2 performances of Puccini's classic opera.

New data compiled by Maine State Police show that there were 35 homicides in the state in 2024. The year before, state police recorded 53 homicides — the most on record — including the 18 people who died in the Lewiston mass shooting. There were 40 in 1989.

Trump signed a handful of executive orders Monday, including declaring a national emergency at the southern border.

Some believe the administration will alleviate financial pressures and secure the border. Others worry of potential consequences to the climate and immigrants.

You would be hard-pressed to watch this documentary and not come away with a new appreciation for the wonders of nature.

PORTLAND (WGME) --- Bitter cold temps continue in Maine for the next couple days. Lows may approach -20 once again in parts of the state. Slow moderation of temperatures with mostly dry weather is expected into the weekend.

Much of Maine woke up to several inches of fresh snow Monday morning, and people were quickly out and enjoying the conditions as the sun came out. Maine's Total Coverage caught up with two adult sisters who were playing in the snow in Payson Park with their dogs.

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

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.

For nearly 200 railroad crossings throughout Maine, freight train speeds are about to go up in a big way putting drivers and pedestrians on alert.

The Maine Turnpike Authority is sharing few details about its ongoing search for a new executive director despite promises to promote transparency and public involvement in the wake of controversy over the stalled Gorham Connector proposal.