The expert podcast panel also discusses Sen. Angus King's questioning of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth.

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, 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.

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- 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.

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.

Forecasters expect snow to accumulate Sunday afternoon into the evening. The Portland area could see anywhere from 4-8 inches, said Hunter Tubbs, a National Weather Service meteorologist based in Gray.

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.

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.

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.

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 U.S. Coast Guard and Maine Marine Patrol are searching for two commercial fishermen became unreachable on Saturday

The ash and debris created during the burns could be loaded with dangerous materials. Experts suggest taking care.