As the Camp Ellis project nears after 15 years of study, concerns are raised about the movement of sand and protecting wildlife.

From the humblest beginnings, Don Gean imagined a future for southern Maine’s cast-offs and created a place in the world where they could live and thrive.

Congress considers giving the little York River a special designation to help protect its economic, scenic, historical and recreational value for generations.

Bob Dawber, currently the program’s chief operating officer, will lead the York County Shelter Programs starting April 1.

This means justices may reconsider their decision that Kennebunkport’s Goose Rocks Beach is privately controlled and the public has no right to use it.

City voters could decide in June whether to borrow nearly $1 million to replace Stackpole Bridge after rejecting a more expensive restoration proposal last year.