Pingree pushes for study of York River

Qualifying for the wild-and-scenic list ‘could mean significant federal investment’ to protect the waterway.

At 89, he retires from triathlons but fitness still rules

Calvin Dunwoody didn’t run a triathlon until his early 60s, and spent 10 years in 50 states climbing mountains.

‘Urgency’ drives land deal

A pact to preserve 97 acres of coastal land in Biddeford may fail unless conservationists raise $1.6 million by Sept. 15.

Forgotten no more

The great-grandson of a Civil War vet unravels mystery of unmarked grave

Civil War veteran honored

A Civil War veteran’s grave was unmarked and a mystery until his great-grandson does some research.

Firm paying cost of disposing of fire debris

In addition to Ocean Properties’ $5,000 gift, Blow Bros. will donate the labor, also worth $5,000.

OOB town manager resigns

Town Manager Jack Turcotte will work through the end of July.

K’port names new police chief

Craig Sanford will become the Kennebunkport police chief on July 18.

Berwick farmers raise bisonas more than just meat source

BERWICK — Half a dozen bison lounged in the tall grass behind the Hackmatack Playhouse on Tuesday, barely visible to people driving by.

Such a tranquil scene is more commonly associated with the Western plains than southern Maine’s rolling fields, but this small herd is part of an ambitious vision for two Berwick natives.

Christopher Gallot, 24, and Conor Guptill, 25, grew up together near the field that has been owned by Guptill’s family since the 1600s. They went their separate ways after high school, but after a conversation this fall, they both realized they wanted to return to their hometown and reconnect with the land.

Old Orchard Beach considers public restroom fees

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Town officials are considering a pay-as-you-go plan for Old Orchard Beach’s three public restrooms. The Town Council is scheduled to vote tonight on a proposed 25- or 50-cent fee to use the loo at facilities on Milliken Street and West Grand Avenue and in Memorial Park. In the past two years, […]