There's something to be said for a restaurant in demand. When a place is always busy and difficult to find a seat at, there's a part of that exclusivity that feels like a victory when you're able to make a reservation. There's a handful of culinary of hotspots that are...

Whoever it is that gets dressed up to the nines as Michael Myers from the "Halloween" movies to go haunt our city is doing a fantastic job at scaring the dignity out of us in broad daylight. I respect it though, it's spooky season. So by all means, Michael, keep...

Seeing an owl in the wild is a rare treat for most people. These nocturnal birds are usually only heard and rarely seen. Imagine the surprise on shoppers at Hannaford Supermarket on Riverside Street in Portland, Maine when an owl appeared perched on the hood of a car in the parking lot.

Zombies ruled Monument Square in Portland, Maine recently. It was Portland's 12th 'Thriller Throwdown' on Friday, October 25. According to WGME-13 Lead Undead Kristin Goodwin Sutton, says it was the biggest one ever. How many zombies were dancing in Portland, Maine. Nearly 200 zombies from as young as 12 years...

There’s a place in Portland, Maine, where the flavors of the coast come alive in the most delicious way. Locals rave about the roasted halibut at Scales, a restaurant that has quietly earned a reputation for serving some of the best seafood in the state. Every dish here feels...

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland shines as the backdrop for the newly released film, "Hangdog," a story about a fish-out-of-water's quest to find his girlfriend's missing pet, created by two new Maine residents who are also still finding their footing in Vacationland. The film follows Walt, who moves to Portland...

There are a handful of foods that people from Maine recognize as signature items from their state. Whether that be a red snapper, blueberry pie or a simple but delicious Italian sandwich. Credit for that Italian sandwich is given to Giovanni Amato. More than 120 years ago, he opened a...

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WABI) - Hannaford Supermarkets has recalled its private brand Original Seafood Salad due to mislabeling. They say it may be missing the “soy” allergen specification on its label. They say the seafood salad was purchased from the deli department at all stores. Hannaford says the recalled...

When it comes to living in the Pine Tree State, 'food' and 'Maine' are pretty synonymous with each other. From our fresh-off-the-boat seafood to our wide-array of down-home pub-style menus, there's no shortage of delicious and eclectic food to enjoy no matter which region of the state you're visiting. Yup, there are options that will satisfy even the most finicky foodie. Is that how you spell finicky?

The breakfast sandwich is the best way to start your day. In researching where the best breakfast sandwiches are in Greater Portland, I found so many places I need to try!. Thanks to Reddit fans of breakfast sandwiches, most of the places listed are in Portland. One thing is for...

In Maine‘s charming city of Portland, where the sea air mixes with the mouthwatering scent of barbecue, culinary adventures await. Terlingua, a BBQ spot that could make even a Texas pitmaster nod in approval, takes the spotlight. Now, you might think it’s all about the smoked meats, and you’d...

Metalcore icons Killswitch Engage have announced a 2025 headlining tour with support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit for a King and Frozen Soul. The 27-date trek marks the band‘s first tour since 2022 and follows a 25-year anniversary performance at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. It’ll kick off on March 5 in Nashville, TN, and include a stop in Buffalo, NY, at Buffalo RiverWorks on April 9 before wrapping up on April 12 in Portland, ME.

Peer Workforce Navigator Program is aiming its help at Portland's restaurant industry for the first time after a rash of closures.

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — On Monday, Cape Elizabeth Town Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting to decide whether to allow The Cookie Jar to keep four front parking spaces that have sparked controversy. The spaces, a part of the pastry shop's updated site plan, are under review...

A project is underway to convert the city of Portland’s 11 community gardens to raised beds. Portland nonprofit Cultivating Community received a $243,000 grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to complete the second phase of the conversion. Libbytown Community Garden has already been converted to raised bed gardening.

Oct. 28—I checked off an item on my bucket list this month by feasting on New England's fall foliage — in person. Since moving to Texas from Wisconsin in 1976, I haven't experienced the northern autumn colors. Not a traveling enthusiast, Steve opted to stay home; so my friend Jennifer joined me on my bucket-list-quest.

Oct. 28—What began as a quick Thursday night trip to REI in Westbrook ended with a succulent dinner at Paper City BBQ. It also made me a fan of burnt ends. As my spouse, Tracy, our friend Chris and I were perusing the vast world of outdoor gear at the shop, I declared that I was hungry, which came as a surprise to exactly no one.