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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

The park on Foreside Road could receive a major makeover.

The state's largest dog show, the Chickadee Classic, is held at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.

Small-batch ice cream in a wide range of creative flavors is a sweet staple of summer in Maine.

Beginning kite flyer Mikayla Patel starts out with her unicorn/mermaid delta and ends up with a fine sense of accomplishment.

Some of the best sights and sounds around can be seen and heard from a kayak.

From birding to canoeing, either on your own or on a guided tour, Maine Audubon has more than 100 programs planned this summer in Falmouth and Scarborough.

Newcomers Kit Maloney and Karl Cyr are the winners of a four-way race in the June 13 election.

The Cumberland residents were the top vote getters in the three-way race for two seats, and the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school district's budget is approved in both towns.

Two write-in candidates and a newcomer unseat two incumbents in the June 13 election.

Michael Wilbur and Christina Patrick were the leaders in a four-way face for two seats.

Baily Douglass defeated Scott Jordan with 61% of the vote in the race for the At-large council seat.

Julia Maslen will host a special Pride Month judgment-free healing circle June 18 in Cumberland to give participants a chance to share their struggles and how they've worked through them.

Engineers at Gorrill-Palmer had advised the Town Council to remove the sign at the T-intersection with Skillin Road because it is confusing.

The expansion and renovations more than double the space for teaching and performing at 317 Main.

Voters will select three members for the board in the June 13 election.

Pavel Sulyandziga and a Yarmouth High School student have teamed up to present a benefit concert performed by his opera singer son, Pavel Sulyandziga Jr.

Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth will have to tweak some of their ordinances, but for the most part are in compliance already.

Three recent graduates worked this year to develop a curriculum on climate change that they hope will be used at their alma mater and at schools elsewhere in Maine.

Town Councilor Heather Abbott says the inaugural Pride observance makes it clear that the town is "proud to have a vibrant LGBTQ+ community here."

Baily Douglass and Scott Jordan are seeking an At-Large seat on the Town Council.

Three Cumberland residents are in the running for two seats on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board.

Four candidates are on the June 13 ballot for two seats on the board.

The candidates discuss the changing needs of students and the growing trend of parents' rights in curriculum matters.

Charlie Moore and others will perform June 15 to raise money for Students Empowered to End Dependency.

Thomas Bennett is studying shell middens to highlight the impact of climate change on Casco Bay.

'It's really been beautiful,' says resident Katie Moore, who got local students involved in the Gift of Chess club.

The program, which has received a grant to continue, lines up resources for those who seek help for substance misuse.

Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth holds a special ceremony.

The lanes will allow pedestrians and cyclists to move safely through Yarmouth.

The win at a New England competition was the second for the Northern Force team this season.

A May 10 event in Freeport featuring eight survivors is designed to address misconceptions and stigmas about domestic abuse.

Cumberland-North Yarmouth voters will be asked June 13 to approve a $10,000 purchase option on the $756,000 parcel. The land is not under consideration as the site for a new elementary school.

Virginia "Ginney" deBree, a dedicated pianist and organist, has lived in town for 70 years.

The Telling Room in Portland presents an evening of storytelling and other entertainment May 9 to celebrate the creativity of youth and raise money for its programs.

The market in Yarmouth opens next week, with added vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.

Falmouth neighbors honor Kevin Fahrman, whose wife revealed after his death last week to be Portland's longtime Valentine's Day Phantom.

Kit Maloney and Karl Cyr are running for two seats on the Select Board in the June election.

The $47 million spending plan would raise the school portion of the Cumberland tax rate 4.6%.

Owner Jo Miller has opened Cuppa Jo on Route 1 two years after learning how to roast her own beans.

'Miracle worker' Brian Diamond-Falk of Portland has so far repaired more than 300 bikes to donate to New Mainers and others in need of transportation.

A Greely High School senior who has been studying with Portland-based designers will debut her creations at a fashion show next month to benefit the Best Buddies program.

Ed techs and secretaries in the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school district have been working without a contract since last June.

The need for pre-K instruction in town has been discussed for years, but a recent grant from the state has made it financially feasible for the district, the superintendent says.

When Louie's Grille, a popular gathering place that played a big role for Greely schools' sports teams, closes next week, the community will suffer "a huge loss," the president of the Greely Football Boosters says.

A Greely High School teacher and a Cape Elizabeth illustrator collaborate to inspire the next generation of environment protectors.

Discussions starting next week are designed to foster understanding about New Mainers' history, experiences and challenges.

Residents have concerns about the taxpayer impact of the council's overall plan for three housing projects and the resulting influx of new residents when schools are already overcrowded.

Resident involvement is needed to protect the environment from harmful microplastics and PFAS, the town sustainability coordinator says.

The popular Lee Twombly Pond rink is in need of a new refrigeration system and has hopes of reopening next winter.

The town will hire a search firm to assist in finding a permanent town manager to replace Peter Joseph.

The Town Council will outline plans for at least 225 new residential units next week.