Popular city baker returns, starting from scratch

Gari Piscopo closed down his Portland bakery seven years ago, but he’s back in business.

Steering students to science and math

A $225,000 grant will help South Portland to create interest in ’emerging fields’ like energy and ecology.

Panel has plan for replacing Wentworth school

No cost data is provided for the proposal, which has been scaled back from one rejected by voters in 2006.

Scarborough board to see school plan

The Board of Education will see a layout for the proposed Wentworth Intermediate School.

S. Portland smoke-free ordinance gets initial OK

A second reading of the ordinance is expected at the July 6 council meeting.

Still in the dark aboutRam Island Ledge Light

What inspires a brain surgeon, who lives in a house in the woods and reportedly doesn’t even own a boat, to plunk down $190,000 at auction for a lighthouse in Portland Harbor?

Dr. Jeffrey Florman has the answer, but nine months after he placed the winning bid, he’s keeping a low public profile.

Butt no more, teens decide after cleaning up beach

Cigarette litter propels students to propose a ban on smoking near South Portland public properties.

Election to fill Cape House seat set for Aug. 16

The date, scheduled by Gov. LePage to fall before a possible special session, is earlier than expected.

Light fare? Now, park’s got it

The spectacular views, historic lighthouse and cliff trails remain free to visitors.

But if you have some cash to spend while you’re at Fort Williams Park, you now can upgrade your trip with a lobster roll, kielbasa or even a can of Maine Root soda.

For the first time since the town bought the historic park in 1964, food and beverage vendors are offering their goods on a daily basis inside the gates.

Cape Elizabeth sets Aug. 16 election for House seat

The decision comes at the urging of Gov. LePage, who told town officials that waiting until November would be “inappropriate.”