Asian House Kitchen & Bar opening in South Portland
The same owners operate Asian House in Old Orchard Beach.
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Five Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 11
Two Gold Balls will be awarded in the eight-man ranks, while 11-man teams battle for berths in state title game.
Saco author hopes to inspire readers to turn compassion into action
Born in Kenya to Maine parents, Sarah Petrin has spent her life giving back. Now, she hopes to inspire others to do the same.
Obituary: Margo Banzhaf Drayer
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Margo was born in New Jersey and lived in Rhode Island, California and Massachusettes before settling in …
Obituary: Anita B. Reny
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Anita B. Reny, 89, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Seal Rock Health Care. Surrounded …
Liam LaFountain becomes Biddeford’s next mayor
LaFountain pledged to rebuild confidence in the city’s government after beating incumbent Mayor Martin Grohman and Councilor Norman Belanger.
Saco passes emergency moratorium on mobile home rent increases
After hearing from residents, Saco officials approved a moratorium to help those living in mobile home parks.
Saco celebrates completion of new turnpike interchange
Officials say Exit 35 will help traffic enter I-95 more efficiently, ease congestion, and prevent weaving in and out of lanes.
Biddeford, Saco food pantries already strained ahead of SNAP shutdown
With SNAP benefits not being issued in November, food pantries are already serving a higher number of clients.
Saco considers moratorium on mobile home rent increases
As state laws struggle to regulate the increases, the city of Saco is considering a stay in order to help residents.
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news from surrounding communities
Side Door Coffeehouse in Brunswick presents Saco musician as November’s headliner
Tom Clukey’s style is rooted in country and folk with original lyrics that reflect working through the struggles and challenges of everyday life.
Final Varsity Maine field hockey poll of 2025 has first unanimous No. 1
Cheverus finally convinces all of the voters of its bona fides.
Familiar No. 1 in final Varsity Maine boys soccer poll of 2025
Scarborough ends season as the unanimous No. 1 team.
Final Varsity Maine girls soccer poll features a firm No. 1, finally
Bangor emerges from recent three-way tie as sole No. 1 team in last rankings of 2025.
Another showdown of top 2 teams in Varsity Maine football poll on tap
Thornton Academy will play in its third No. 1-versus-No. 2 matchup, and second against Bonny Eagle.
Newly elected Saco councilor hopes to address economic development, housing
Jeffrey Onnen was elected in Ward 4 last week.
Where to buy Maine-made sweet treats for the holidays
Let Maine’s best bakers and confectioners take some stress out of the season for you.
Historical photos show Maine’s love for soccer
The sport has been popular in Maine for decades.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 10
The top individual performers during last week’s playoff games.
Lisbon appoints retired local town manager as it searches for permanent candidate
James ‘Jim’ Bennett is from Lisbon and recently returned there after retiring earlier this year.
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