The restaurant chain confirmed in a statement that the South Portland location struggled to overcome post-pandemic difficulties, among other challenges.

PORTLAND, Maine — January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In an effort to help bring attention to the matter, several support service and outreach organizations in Maine are hosting an event Wednesday in Portland. Preble Street's anti-trafficking services support an average of roughly 100 to 150 survivors each year.

The only Cracker Barrel restaurant in Maine has closed its doors for good. An employee told CBS13 they found out about the closure when they showed up to work at the store by the Maine Mall in South Portland.

Another major chain restaurant has closed around the Maine Mall, as Cracker Barrel abruptly closed their only Maine location permanently

New data compiled by Maine State Police show that there were 35 homicides in the state in 2024. The year before, state police recorded 53 homicides — the most on record — including the 18 people who died in the Lewiston mass shooting. There were 40 in 1989.

Data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show that the average ER visit time for Maine is nearly three full hours

Some believe the administration will alleviate financial pressures and secure the border. Others worry of potential consequences to the climate and immigrants.

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Trump signed a handful of executive orders Monday, including declaring a national emergency at the southern border.

The organizations are both celebrating milestone anniversaries and will join together for the first time for 2 performances of Puccini's classic opera.

The Maine Mariners are in the thick of the playoff race with plenty of chances to come on out and cheer on the home team. That includes three games this weekend at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. In this segment, Mariners CEO Adam Goldberg tells us about the second half of the season.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in South Portland has closed permanently, the company's media relations team confirmed Tuesday. "It is not uncommon for a store's traffic patterns and volumes to change over time,