The Trump administration is restoring all USDA funding to the University of Maine System after saying earlier this week it ...

After the House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday to fund the federal government and avoid a shutdown, two Oregon state lawmakers are denouncing proposed cuts — jeopardizing ...

Edward Curtis, who studies Islam in America, says that for some African American Muslims, Ramadan food “might include halal ...

Maine's brewery scene exploded to 150+ by 2024 and brewers were bullish on continued, but slower growth to come ...

As Maine continues to battle widespread power outages thanks to an increase in storm severity, here's why the state hasn't ...

The Mercury covers culture & art because we think all its various forms are—quite plainly—how people understand one another.

Chris Ramos spent years cycling through room rentals and living in his van, all so he could one day afford a home of his own.

Even the industries that have seen increased demand since the pandemic have faced their own sets of challenges.

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since one of my favorite Portland concert spots hosted its last show on0. Against ...

Whenever Russell Foster drives by the old Brian Boru building on Center Street in Portland, he stops to take a picture. A fan of Irish pubs, Foster, who moved to Maine in 2023, has wondered what it ...

The number of properties sold for more than $1 million has quadrupled in the last five years, capturing a much larger share ...

Oregon's push has provided new, affordable options, but data suggests "middle housing" alone won't solve a housing crunch.