After all the pre-lighting criticism, Portland tree-lighting dazzles the crowd

For more than a week, complaints have been circulating that this year's tree is thinner and scragglier than usual. But as the lights flashed on, precisely at 4:30 p.m. Friday, a crowd of hundreds cheered.

Portland jetport plan to cut trees, add surface parking draws opposition

The controversy comes as newly elected Mayor Mark Dion has identified fighting climate change and expanding Portland's tree canopy as priorities for his administration.

Officials urge improvements in Maine's criminal justice system

Mark Dion seeks AG office, which he says should be an elected position

Divided legislative panel endorses ‘red flag’ gun bill for Maine

Lewiston native Mark Dion hopes to be Maine's next governor

Portland police chief downplays gang activity

State to re-examine property tax cap for jail funding