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.

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.

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 […]

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

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