Portland Press Herald News Stories

Rift Arcade is bringing retro gaming and after-school snacks to downtown Biddeford with 40 quarter-operated vintage machines.

The new coffeeshop is to open on Congress Street with an emphasis on art and a European-style setup that favors conversation over computers.

Portland's beloved eatery Silly’s has reopened with a smaller dining room but the same quirky spirit and scratch-made favorites.

Police had an emu-sing encounter with the large bird Monday night after it escaped into a hospital parking lot.

The investigation found that the Maine GOP's allegations that 51 Mainers voted twice in the same election in 2024 were false, although hundreds of residents were indeed registered to vote in different towns, according to state databases.

Maine's first pro men's soccer team has drawn fans so eager to show support they've formed their own Valentine Band, a self-organized crew of musicians with varying skill levels and soccer expertise.

The junior's 93 goals and 33 assists set the offensive pace for the state champion Eagles.

These 12 players impacted games in various ways, from scoring goals to grabbing loose balls, controlling draws and making defensive stops.

State finalists Freeport, Kennebunk, Mt. Ararat and Windham all have two players on the list.