Report on vitamin D creates some confusion

In Maine, sunlight-starved winters and obesity can necessitate higher doses.

Scarborough Beach plan addssunning space, parking

The private operator of Scarborough Beach State Park is planning an expansion that includes more beach space and a new access road and parking area to the north of the popular surfing and swimming spot.

Representatives of the Sprague Corp., which manages Scarborough Beach and owns the oceanfront land to the north, have met with town officials and neighbors over the past few weeks to discuss the plans.

Chief: New Gloucester fire suspicious

A pickup truck was destroyed and a parking structure and nearby vehicle were damaged.

Maine may help shape health care cost-cutting

The state’s early innovations on pay systems may guide national reforms, experts say at a forum.

State rises in ranking of health care quality

Its dedication to collecting hospital data and keeping it in the public eye encourages improvements, experts say.

Mainers go extra milesto heal in hard places

An adventurous group of Maine medical professionals apply their healing skills beyond the state’s borders, in some cases on their own time and at their own expense.

Feature Obituary: Clifford Henry Sinnett, 91, loved ocean and Bailey Island

PORTLAND – Clifford Henry Sinnett loved the ocean, especially the waters around Bailey Island. It took the Navy and World War II to keep him away for any length of time. Mr. Sinnett landed in France on D-Day and kept going inland, fighting in several more historic campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge and […]

State extends I-295 repairs into December

The Veranda Street ramp reopens, but unexpected damage means some bridge work must wait until spring.

Maine team braves violence to battle cholera in Haiti

Five physicians work around the clock to help patients in Cap Haitien, then have trouble trying to leave Haiti.

Cholera summons aid chief to Haiti

Portland agency Konbit Sante’s director says political unrest is hindering response to the outbreak.