The project, called Old Port Square, is led by Tim Soley, president of the Portland-based development firm East Brown Cow, along with Safdie Architects. It centers around a four-acre block bordered by Exchange, Union, Fore, and Middle Streets, an area currently dominated by office buildings.

In this segment, Jack Phillips with Portland Parks Conservancy and Stu Johnson with Maine Trail Builders discuss the Riverton Trolley Bike Park, which is Portland's first dedicated public bike park.

The same uncertainty Okerholm feels is rippling across the region, from high school kids seeking a summer paycheck to business owners trying to balance their needs for the next 15 weeks. On paper, the job market seems to be holding steady, with Maine’s unemployment rate at 3.5%, just slightly higher than 3.3% heading into last summer.

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland police are investigating multiple gunshots in area area of 33 Grant Street. Officers responded shortly before 9 p.m. for reports of shots fired, Portland police said Monday in a press release. Several witnesses told police they heard multiple gunshots, Several casings were found in the street, according to police.

Pleasant Beach in Casco is closed until further notice due to what town officials say is damage from the recent weather and storms. Heavy rain and strong winds washed out the beach retaining walls and damaged panels on the boat dock.

Neighbors of the Portland International Jetport are asking city officials to create a municipal commission to improve oversight of Maine’s largest airport.

PORTLAND, Maine - Bangor native Shelby Howell has officially been named Miss Maine USA. Howell won the two-day competition held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland and will represent Maine at Miss USA.

Portland, Maine is a great city. However, rising costs are making it a difficult place to live. Is relief on the way?