Jemal Murph’s job was on the line after allegations surfaced that he punched a student during an altercation last October. The incident occurred during an after-school soccer match at Dougherty Field and ignited widespread debate within the community.

Maine’s lighthouses are under a dire threat from significant coastal storms and sea level rise due to climate change.

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- It was a packed house Tuesday night at Casco Bay High School as a teacher set to be fired by the Portland school district asked for his hearing to be held publicly. The teacher in question is Jemal Murph, who is also the Lincoln Middle School Athletic Director.

Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a shooting last month that stemmed from a fight that broke out at a steakhouse in South Portland, Maine, last month. South Portland police said 21-year-old Jonathan Hanson,

The state hasn't been able to identify funding to continue housing asylum seekers at a hotel in Saco beyond September, and the number of arrivals has dropped.

With Monday being a holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., schools and many businesses will be closed and not worried about delays.Behind this storm is some very cold air. Look for Arctic cold air to hit the area Tuesday and Wednesday.

Thurston is one of four finalists for the 53rd James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy, emblematic of the top senior player in Maine, which will be announced Sunday.

Gov. Janet Mills' budget includes cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates for hospital-affiliated doctors, nurse practitioners and other healthcare providers

Jeffrey Cyr, 64, of Portland was last seen Thursday evening at the Portland Center for Assisted Living, officials say.

Health advocates have lauded Gov. Janet Mills' proposal for a tax increase on cigarettes, though some businesses are concerned it could prompt people near the New Hampshire border to make purchases there instead.

The American Portland Wednesday Hockey Association of America has played together for more than 20 years and even includes retired NHL players. Their goal was to create a league that keeps hockey fun and safe.

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.