Work to restore waterways in the Magalloway reaches far downstream
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust plans to replace a number of outdated river connections and restore natural river channels across newly conserved land along the Magalloway River.
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40 miles for 40 acres: Maryland minister walks from Brunswick to Augusta for reparations
Maine is the 9th state in Rev. Dr. Robert Turner’s nationwide initiative seeking reparations for the descendants of enslaved Africans.
UMaine, Thomas College announce scholarships for Alfond Grant recipients
The Alfond Grant Program has awarded a $500 grant to every child born in Maine since 2013 and now, those recipients are eligible for new scholarships from 2 Maine institutions.
Portland could be the next Maine city to regulate data centers
A draft resolution indicates that developers have expressed increasing interest in siting large-scale data center facilities in Portland and surrounding communities.
Bath church raising funds to restore rotting 19th-century steeple
The small church congregation is looking to the community as it faces large expenses to repair its 1855 clock tower.
Inspection finds Preble Street is not following parts of Portland shelter management plan
The report comes as the Portland Street building prepares to host the city’s winter warming shelter, which could more than double the number of people using the Bayside facility.
Scarborough Town Council candidate had extensive disciplinary history as sheriff’s deputy
Samuel Cofone’s disciplinary records include 65 pages of reprimands, suspensions and warnings spanning from 1995 to 2021.
Does Scarborough have town-level limits on where political signs can be posted? | Fact brief
State law mandates several restrictions on where signs may be placed and for how long, but some communities have additional regulations.
Pedestrian killed in Presque Isle crash
Police say 67-year-old Shelby Sanborn died after Saturday’s crash.
Windham business leaders sound off on townwide issues
The event, hosted by the Windham Economic Development Corp., featured wide-ranging discussion.
Standish man dies in Gray excavator accident
Authorities identified the worker as 61-year-old John Woodman, a longtime employee at Shaw Brothers Construction.
None of the suspended nurses at CMMC in Lewiston have been reinstated
Union officials said they were premature in announcing that one of the 20 nurses suspended amid a unionizing effort had been allowed back to work.
New brewery opens at former Lone Pine space in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Brewing Company is owned by Joe Rousseau, who also owns The Executive Motel and Crosswinds Cottages.
Baltimore pastor to walk 40 miles through Maine calling for reparations
The Rev. Robert Turner has completed nearly 50 40-mile walks to draw attention to unfulfilled promises made to Black Americans.
October is just another month at this Halloween-themed bar in Portland | Column
Bands, bingo and the adjacent hotel bring customers into Zero Bar and Grille all year.
Portland homicide suspect who was shot by police has died
Brian Oliver, 41, was suspected in the killing of 69-year-old Mark Tschamler on Sept. 21.
Portland code enforcement officer assaulted woman on the job, newly released reports show
Matthew Sarapas is serving a 90-day sentence and resigned his city position in April 2025.
Jay generator journey loses steam as ‘super oversize’ load stops in Oxford
The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.
Learn about e-bikes at Westbrook’s BikeFest
The annual festival returns to Rock Row from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday to increase awareness and involvement in bike culture.
Gorham middle schoolers are leading an Anne Frank history exhibit
A group of 20 students serves as docents for the exhibit, which comes from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.
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