Former cannery site in Bath put on the market

Bruce Poliquin, a former candidate for governor, lists the Stinson Seafood property for $2.5 million.

Soldier with Maine ties, 21, dies in Afghanistan

The Defense Department says Army Pfc. Clinton E. Springer II was killed in a non-combat incident.

Fans energized by Clinton’s appearance

Calling the ex-president ‘a true leader’ and ‘very intelligent,’ about 1,500 attend his speech.

It’s official, Bob Marley is theNEW RECAAHD HOLDAAH!

PORTLAND — The jokes just kept flowing Thursday night at the Comedy Connection as Bob Marley finished the longest standup comedy performance on record.

For 40 hours over two days, Marley entertained hundreds of people who paid $10 an hour to see one of Maine’s best-known comedians set a Guinness World Record and raise thousands of dollars for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center.

At 9:09 p.m. Thursday, Marley passed the previous record, 38 hours and six minutes, set in October 2009 by Lindsay Webb of Australia.

Portland gets things rolling on new skatepark

The skatepark will be part of Dougherty Field, a sprawling recreation complex off St. James Street that includes ball fields and an outdoor swimming pool.

Comedian Bob Marley trying to set standup world record

To succeed, he must tell jokes for almost 40 hours and conform to Guinness’ rules.

Ruptured gas line closes South St. in Gorham

A contractor working near an apartment building in the area may have caused the break.

South Portland moves to ban pellet guns in public

The law, opposed by many, also would prohibit bows and arrows and slingshots.

Sailor charged with assaults on two men

The Connecticut man allegedly assaulted two longtime acquaintances.

Chamber presents leadership awards

Richard L. Connor, MaineToday Media’s editor and publisher, is among the honorees.