The state is expected to avoid the worst of Hurricane Sandy, but the public is urged to pay attention to forecasts of dangerous weather.
Tom Bell
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Weather service updates Sandy forecast for Maine
The storm is now expected to bring heavy rain and wind gusts between 40 to 60 mph for an eight- to 12-hour period on Monday and Tuesday.
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Bingo! Games back on at Biddeford 50+ Club
State officials reverse last month’s decision to shut down the weekly games after researching the law.
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Competitive cyclers face an uphill climb
Local bicycle racers already feel financial fallout from the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.
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Cruise ship art vendors still testing city limits
As their numbers have grown, the city has focused on making sure there’s enough room for pedestrians to pass on the sidewalks. But there’s still plenty of conflict over how to control the vendors.
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Maine universities’ role as research arm for state erodes
A LePage order to put the work out for bid to save money causes layoffs and the schools lose millions.
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The driving force behind Maine’s rail expansion
When Wayne Davis climbed aboard, Maine passenger train service took off. Next stops: Freeport and Brunswick.
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‘Light’ Maine quake makes big impression
Folks across the region see, feel and hear the 4.0 magnitude quake with an epicenter near Hollis Center.
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Portland collecting opinions on changing school calendar
An online survey invites input on start times, the annual calendar and more for use in brainstorming.
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Survey seeks public input on Portland school year calendar
A survey seeks input on a variety of options for the length of the school year, the school starting date, the length and hours of the school day and the number of teacher work days, among other issues.