Some town councilors say while the plan to build a consolidated school at The Downs is less than ideal, it's the best solution at hand and voters should decide on it.

The town has been working to address environmental concerns at the stream, which runs into the Androscoggin River, since 2014.

Rise Pizza and Pub opened at the former location of Louie's Grille, a community favorite, but the owners plan to provide the same neighborly feel as their predecessors.

The former chairperson says his recent misconduct hearing was an attempt by the Select Board to send a message that planners should do what the Select Board wants.

What started as a pirate radio station in a college dorm room turned into decades of helping University of Southern Maine students grow and to make waves in the world of broadcasting.

While not all are fully staffed, many school districts in the area say they are in a better position to meet the transportation needs of students than in recent years.

The Town Council must give the school project final approval by Sept. 6 to place it on the November ballot.

A report said a potential parcel at the town recreation fields is "feasible but challenging."

The early financial contributions will go toward "catalyzing and supporting" a transitional housing project spearheaded by GPCOG.

The Mountain Division Trail Alliance has approval to connect existing portions of the trail in Windham and Fryeburg, with the ultimate goal of a continuous off-road path from Portland to Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire.

Watt Samaki Temple, now in Buxton, and Khmer Maine are partnering on a two-phase project that includes a cultural center, monks' residence, traditional temple and worship hall.

The Downs requested additional terms and conditions that were "unfavorable" to the town, the town manager says.

The Aug. 18 event features country band 12/OC, fireworks, food and fun for all.

Water in the marsh, which filters into the Kennebec River and then the Gulf of Maine, hasn't been flowing or draining correctly for hundreds of years.

The Dorcas Society Fest is Saturday with a concert, car show, church fair, parade, fireworks and more.

While the number of adolescents who overdose on opioids each year in Maine is relatively low, experts argue the introduction of naloxone in school buildings is an important step, especially since students aren’t the only ones accessing school property.

The Maine Department of Transportation and the town held a neighborhood meeting on Monday to discuss the possible addition.

Some work remains to be done, but residents got a first look at the refurbished historic building last week.

The museum features varied, intricate work of accomplished bead artists and will offer programs so beaders can take their own art to new levels.

The Beach to Beacon 10K founder Saturday will welcome thousands of racers to "some of the most beautiful roads I've run on anywhere in the world."

Abdullah Khuder's GoFundMe campaign is helping him pay for flight lessons this summer.

GPCOG is studying a new METRO line with more buses and more stops.

The department is now one of 22 in the state of Maine to receive the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program certificate.

A railroad must provide access rights so the alliance can build a bridge over tracks in Scarborough and connect the trail between Scarborough and South Portland.

The School Building Advisory Committee seeks feedback on how to move forward in the wake of last year's defeat of a new school.

Cape Elizabeth student photographers' work for "My Climate Future" will be the basis of a documentary.

South Portland City Councilor Linda Cohen is ending her term early because she is moving out of the district she was elected to represent.

He will serve on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board for one year, filling the vacancy left with Jason Record's resignation.

Garin Baker will paint live at the wrap-up event at the Plein Air Art festival, which takes place Aug. 16-26.

Screenings, discussions and other events are taking place outdoors and inside throughout Portland.

Five upgraded traffic lights between the Scarborough Connecter and the municipal complex should result in shorter waits on red.

Park-goers are warned to keep themselves and their dogs away from the water at the South Portland park.

The council orders the town attorney to come to an agreement with the Ocean House Road lumber and hardware business, which has consistently violated zoning ordinances with merchandise displays in its parking lot.

The Whilde School has applied to the federal government to take over ownership of Little Mark Island off Harpswell to enhance its hands-on learning curriculum.

Local first responders and hospitals rely on the nonprofit organization to provide emergency support to people in the middle of an unexpected crisis.

Dozens of artists featured in an upcoming book, "Art of Penobscot Bay," are showing their work at the Thos. Moser showroom.

Kennerley has recently been hired as the music minister of the Episcopal Church of Saint Mary in Falmouth.

From cooking meals in her home kitchen to finding a permanent location for a cafe in Yarmouth, opening and running Magno Terra "has been a dream of mine for my whole life," said chef Antonetta "Toni" Magno-Fish.

From traffic to health to affordable housing, Jon Kachmar believes trail networks and regional partnerships can be part of the solution.

An electrical equipment rebate program that proved popular with residents ends later this month.

The first of its kind in Maine, the cat cafe allows customers to enjoy the company of adoptable cats and human company, too, in a community setting.

The proposed site for a new school at 80 Gray Road was part of a plan voters rejected last year.

The 56th annual festival will feature 'the most famous, relatable and traditional events,' an organizer says.

Town Manager Tom Hall says the kickoff of the town center with an apartment complex, commercial building and mixed-use project is "exciting stuff."

The City Council votes to allow MaineHousing and Catholic Charities to provide shelter and services to over 360 unhoused people for one year at the Howard Johnson hotel on Main Street.

With 5,391 acres now protected, the town has begun work to preserve an additional 4,030 acres.

The vote was 849-742 in the June 27 validation referendum.