Downtown

It certainly helps when the president of the United States pays a visit, too.

The center of the Old Port finally has a convenience store again—and no, it’s not your typical corner shop with a standard rack of candy and dusty Advil from 2009. You’ll still find your Bud Light, Ibuprofen, and TP, but things get weird when you hit the snacks. Green Tea Kit Kats? Check. Cucumber and Sea Salt Pringles? Yep. Rice Krispie Treat Peeps? For some reason, yes.

If you think parking in downtown Portland is a nightmare, try being a server. With garages charging up to $50 a day and a strict 2-hour street parking limit, many restaurant workers are losing a chunk of their paycheck just to park for their shift. Something has to change.

Ah, the Old Port—for years, home to cobblestone streets, great food, and, apparently still some of the worst parking jobs in the state.

It sounds like a great spot whether you are sober or not!

We've seen 'em all!

I had to Google, 'metal box on wheels' after seeing this in Portland, Maine.

Far & Wide identified the 'coolest' towns across America, with a tourism hotbed winning the title in Maine for the second straight year.

Following the departure or longtime executive director of the Augusta Downtown Alliance, Michael Hall, the alliance has been working behind the scenes to fill the vacant role

The Time and Temp Building in Portland, Maine, has been dark for almost a month, but it's back!

There appears to be a plan in the works for more public restrooms that would benefit the locals and visitors, as well as local businesses.

Yeah, we have a lot of pride here in the 603.

As the downtown area of Westbrook, Maine, continues to grow, a new beer and wine bar is set to open as a new option for residents.

It's not every day that a new groovy rap song is released about Maine's Capital city. However, today is one of those exceptions.

Meet Santa, enjoy live entertainment, lots of family fun, tree lighting, and fireworks at A Riverfront Holiday Celebration!

Gone will be the days of taking Commercial Street to get downtown from Bridge St. Water St will become a two-way street and ADA compliant in the near future.