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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The grand opening for the 10,000-square-foot park will be held June 21 with demos, a competition, music and more.

Patrick Asare will be in Brunswick next week to read from and discuss his book "The Boy from Boadua – One African's Journey of Hunger and Sacrifice in Pursuit of a Dream."

Shelley Williams, who now has an apartment in Portland, has made positive changes to turn her life around, according to a Scarborough official. Hotels are winding down operations as temporary shelters.

For the first time in Maine Mayhem's 12-year history, all the directors are women.

The Neighbors in Need Facebook group, with 2,600 members, is 'a beautiful space' that works directly to get refugees set up in Maine, organizers say.

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 health center serving vulnerable communities has hired a consultant to vet grievances and develop solutions.

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

'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.

With sufficient access to high-speed internet in just 13% of the state, a regional coalition is working to increase availability throughout Cumberland County and in other underserved or unserved areas.

Sugarhouses open their doors for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend events March 25-26 with demonstrations, samplings and sales, pancake breakfasts and other family activities.

The seal pup rescued after wandering town streets in January and another pup rescued a week earlier were safely returned to the ocean Thursday.

The nonprofit organization's founder says supplying books to prisons builds community and inspires hope among the incarcerated.

Lacking a permanent residence, the self-proclaimed "adventurer" is not interested in shelters or any type of official assistance, preferring to take care of himself.

The lead-up to the gnome-themed May event starts Saturday with a fireworks display at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth.

The idea for the club came from a Cape Elizabeth student who played the game with her grandfather, who had dementia but "always remembered how to play chess."

Greater Portland Metro, South Portland Bus Service and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit will cut fares from March 1 through Sept. 30 in hopes of getting ridership back to pre-pandemic levels.

Two new programs from Finally Home in North Yarmouth will provide financial assistance to eligible Mainers whose old dogs require medical services, including being put down.

The Valentine Phantom's annual handiwork shows up in Portland Tuesday.

The team's revival gives middle schoolers the opportunity to connect with others in the wider deaf and hard of hearing community.

High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers.

An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark.

A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust's Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn.

Cape Elizabeth resident Trevor Maxwell's Man Up to Cancer community has taken off across the country, inspiring men not to go through it alone.

This year's concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.

Residents speak for and against a proposed recreation trail connecting Portland and Auburn using the unused St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail corridor.

The Telling Room of Portland worked with a group of middle school writers and "A Glimpse of My Shadow" is the result.

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute hopes to use the data to help develop strategies to deal with tidal flooding.

Performers and audience members share their love for blues music and cigar box guitars in Westbrook last weekend.

Friends of Phoever Maine's Truc Huynh, who died at age 40 June 18, say he was a selfless hard worker who was dedicated to helping others.

The Chief Polin Award recipients are recognized as important stewards of an important river.

The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community.

The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist's medical issue. They're playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days.

A model train show Saturday in Westbrook displays a number of specialties within the hobby.

A new Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine afterschool program for asylum seekers is staffed in part by college students who also came to Maine from African countries.

The three members are gearing up for their first East Coast tour, the result of a year of hustle and following their dream.

The Drip Bar in Westbrook delivers vitamins and nutrients directly into their customers' bloodstreams.

Founded in 2020, Youth Work Makes the Booth Work is encouraging teenagers to participate in the democratic process – whether by voting or by working the polls themselves.

"Prices are up 100% in some cases, which is unheard of," says the co-owner of a Freeport shop that buys and sells comic books.

Pavel Sulyandziga, an opera singer whose father lives in Yarmouth, says he is particularly sensitive to the invasion of Ukraine because he has many friends there.

A partnership between the McAuley Residence in Portland and Southern Maine Community College aims to ease the way for the women, while also providing enrichment opportunities for their children.

Two teams of 15 Waynflete students will compete next month in the Maine State Science Olympiad, which Waynflete has won seven times out of the past eight competitions.

In addition to training New Mainers for textile jobs, Common Threads is branching out with a new store, consignment shop and classes for the general public.

As housing opportunities dwindle in the competitive market, more working people are experiencing homelessness, often for the first time in their lives.

Before the homeless crisis can be solved, the extent of the problem has to be defined, especially in areas like the Lakes Region that lack resources.

"The color of memory” also draws from the artist's struggle with memory and mental health after suffering brain damage caused by Lyme disease.

On March 7, the Portland City Council will decide whether to change the name of Bedford Park to Noyes Park, correcting what the Noyes family, the Parks Department and independent groups believe is an historical error.

The bridge and road work around Exit 9 and Route 1 are expected to have major traffic impacts and drivers are encouraged to detour around the area in April.

Home births in Maine jumped by 23% in 2020 according to CDC data, as patients avoided hospitals.

Krista Cole, who also owns Sur Lie in Portland, will continue to offer dishes made with local ingredients.

If approved, Westbrook's "land acknowledgment" would likely be the first by a municipality in Maine.

The project just received $450,000 in grant money to complete engineering and design work on the proposed 5-mile trail.

Snow days are a beloved tradition, but are they needed in the age of remote learning? Maine school districts have come to different conclusions.

Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges.

The turnout in honor of the late TV icon and animal rights activist was beautiful, the league's director says.

Brea Lu raises more than $4,000 for employees of The Sinful Kitchen in Portland who lost wages because of a December fire.

The donation will aid Weekend Anime's efforts to expand, while also raising awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

Singer and actress Laura Darrell, who performed at this year's "Magic of Christmas," is finding it nice to be back home in Maine.

"Active transportation" projects, needed most by rural residents, are under consideration.

Jim Rodimon of North Yarmouth hands out the overdose reversal drug and other supplies on the streets of Portland.

Nearly 100 creches in a range of styles will be shown at St. Hyacinth's Church on Friday and Saturday and many will be available for purchase.

The Meads of Westbrook host the computerized light and music show each evening during the season to benefit the American Refuge League of Greater Portland.

Happy Wheels is rolling toward an opening in early 2022.

The family of Terry Tucker Jr. say they feel the police didn't give their concerns enough weight and as a result, the body of their loved one wasn't found for more than four months after they reported him missing.

The Wabanakis revere the brown ash tree, which is a target of the destructive emerald ash borer, and use the trees in their traditional basket making.

Blanche Kelley of Westbrook was a chauffeur stationed at the Pentagon who went on to become the nation's top female Army recruiter.

A recount in the Brandon Mazer-Roberto Rodriguez race has been scheduled for Tuesday.

A push to limit the size of homeless shelters in the city fails at the polls and voters elect District 1 and District 2 councilors.

The municipal ballot includes seats on the City Council and School Board and a city referendum on homeless shelter size.

The new facility at Southern Maine Community College provides tutoring to help students apply their developing English skills to course work.

The great-grandson of the department store founder and his wife want their Westbrook design company to reflect the quality and spirit of the old family business.

Jon Hinck and Victoria Pelletier also want to help tackle violent crime in the city.

The planned hotel and brew hall are among the components that have been delayed.

Anna Trevorrow and Sarah Michniewicz are competing to replace Councilor Belinda Ray, who did not seek re-election.

Fatal overdoses this year are on track to exceed 2020's, and isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be making matters worse.

The four men are running to replace council veteran Nick Mavodones.

The I-295 bridge over Veranda Street in Portland will be replaced in October, requiring the closure of that part of the highway and the heavily traveled street below.

Maine maple producers revel in another opportunity for business with a second annual fall fest approaching.

Westbrook-based nonprofit Furniture Friends plans a virtual slumber party fundraiser to assist in its efforts to provide furniture to low-income residents in Greater Portland.

Portland is looking into a new outdoor dining program that would permanently close Dana and Wharf streets and part of Milk Street, but economic development committee members worry the new allowances would impact parking.

USM doesn't have a concrete plan to replace the white houses on Bedford Street with townhouse buildings but has broached the idea with neighbors.