SOUTH PORTLAND — A group of bicyclists will begin a 480-mile ride to support the families of emergency workers tomorrow. The riders will leave from the South Portland Western Avenue fire station. The ride ends in Washington, D.C. Patrick Mendelsohn, a South Portland firefighter and paramedic, will be among the riders. The event benefits the Fallen Angels […]

There may be a serious reduction in the production of apples and some other fruit trees, according to a forest service pathologist.

It’s likely that the fire was accidental and related to demolition activities under way at the site, the city said.

The work is expected to be completed by about 6 a.m. Thursday.

SCARBOROUGH — A benefit for cancer research will be held at Scarborough HIgh School on Friday. The school is holding its second Stand Up To Cancer fundraiser. The talent show will be held at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Donations will go to the Stand Up To Cancer Foundation.  Organizers hope to top […]

The school’s plan for expanding college options for low-income students was a New England regional winner.

More than 1,000 people showed up to the 52nd annual New England Square and Round Dance convention this weekend donning bolo ties and fancy dresses to take a spin or three with their partners.