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.

Portland Police responded to a report of "shots fired" in Kennedy Park around noon on Saturday. Police say multiple witnesses heard five to eight gunshots around that time. Police found bullet holes in "Building 22" at Kennedy Park.

Motocross ice races returned to the Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday for an adrenaline-charged experience.EXTREME ACTION ON THE ICE--MOTRORCROSS ICE RACES RET

They marched from Monument Square to City Hall. Speakers called for unity and collective action to protect abortion rights and federal programs that help the most vulnerable citizens.

The Portland Board of Public Education announced Friday afternoon that it had canceled a scheduled 6 p.m. meeting regarding the future of Jemal Murph, the AD at Lincoln Middle School and golf coach at Deering High School.

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.

Winter weather is expected in Maine early next week, followed by frigid temperatures. Forecasters expect snow to accumulate Sunday afternoon into the evening. The Portland area could see anywhere from 4-8 inches,

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Construction is underway in South Portland, where Preble Street is building a facility designed to help bolster Maine's emergency preparedness. The nonprofit has been working to piece together its Food Security Hub in order to help combat hunger and food insecurity statewide.

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

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.

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.

Winter weather is expected in Maine on Sunday, with several inches of snow set to be followed by frigid temperatures as the week goes on. Forecasters expect snow to accumulate Sunday afternoon into the evening.