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.

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 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.

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."

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.

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.

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

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 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.

The $127.5 million combined municipal and school budget includes a 6% pay raise for non-union employees.

The developers of the project off Shore Road first submitted their plans two years ago.

Skaters and spectators turn out for the grand opening of the South Portland Skatepark.

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 Town Council has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed changes, which allow for more and detached accessory dwelling units and bigger affordable housing projects.

55% of Cape Elizabeth residents voting Tuesday approved the budget.

69% of the voters who cast ballots on June 13 supported the budget.

Will Fibich, who has been flying planes since he was 14, will study aviation science in college and plans to become a corporate pilot.

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

The $82.1 million budget represents $22.8 million for municipal operations and $54.3 million for schools.

Graduating senior Allison Paradis relied on theater and song to get her through the challenges of high school.

The town has hired a consultant for the project and will be surveying residents this summer.

A dedication ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. Monday at the Best Western Merry Manor Inn.

Major drivers of the $66.1 million budget are a payment on the new middle school and increased funding for new staff for multilingual learners.

A grand opening will be held June 3 at the library, where residents can borrow electric lawn mowers, hedge clippers and leaf blowers.

Local ceremonies will also be held to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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.

The Town Council agrees that the town manager should pursue negotiations with The Downs for the proposed K-3 consolidated school.

The Cape Elizabeth Town Council rejects Councilor Timothy Reiniger's proposal to reduce the $34.2 million budget to stem a recent history of yearly increases during declining enrollment. The budget now goes to town voters for validation.

The proposed project at The Downs in Scarborough, affordable apartments for people with disabilities, is not comparable to other projects that go through the planning process, developers say.

The festival kicks off on the evening of May 19 with a street party, followed by activities and attractions the next day at Mill Creek Park in South Portland.

The City Council discusses measures to further protect the park and other public open spaces, including requiring a referendum on any potential sales.

Philip Selberg has been the interim chief since February.

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

The two have paired up to find and honor the grave of a Cumberland County deputy who was murdered in Westbrook in 1808.

A specific site at the development is expected to be selected by May 17.

As work on the consolidated school enters its final phase, events are scheduled to usher out the two old schools.

The City Council postponed voting on the rule change indefinitely after hearing residents' concerns Tuesday.

Nancy Crowell, who has led the library through decades of change and technological evolution, will step down at the end of the summer.

The brewpub wants to add 49 spaces across the street next to the Warren Woods nature area.

South Portland drummer Jeff Glidden's two daughters were on the receiving end of Make-A-Wish Maine gifts and he organizes the fundraiser to pay it forward.

About 65 people will be relocated from Days Inn and Comfort Inn to Howard Johnson on Main Street and may remain there until June 30.

'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.

The proposed $34.2 million school budget includes an increase to $530,000 for facilities and a new ed tech position for the middle school.

The combined municipal and school budget includes funding for Cottage Road improvements, a new fire truck and a number of new teaching positions.

The high school team will compete in the National Science Bowl, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

The owner of a home assessed at $400,000 would pay $272 more in property taxes under the proposal.

The big donation to the South Portland Food Cupboard is expected to go fast because of a sharp increase this month in those seeking assistance.

The ordinance will put a 10% cap on rent increases, with exemptions, and will take effect May 27.

The city itself will not be operating the shelters, and two independent groups have expressed interest but have made no immediate plans, according to City Manager Scott Morelli.

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 $18.5 million proposal includes two new town positions, replacement vehicles and improvements at Fort Williams Park.

Residents with at least 1 acre of land can be the keepers of two animals, such as goats, sheep or pigs, weighing up to 180 pounds each.

The City Council backs recommendations from the Clean Air Advisory Committee, paving the way for future action.

The proposed ordinance would prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides on residential properties and bar any pesticides at all near water or wetlands.

Pond Cove Elementary School was fully reopened Thursday after going remote earlier this week.

The plan is for the discarded trees to trap sand in the damaged dunes so the city can then replant dune grass, but when results will be seen depends on the weather.

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."

The council postponed a preliminary vote to March 7 after criticism from the attending public.

The plan, which allows different sizes of shelters to be built in specific areas, gets preliminary approval and goes to an enactment vote March 7.

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.

Town councilors say the building permit allotments allowed in the draft plan to revise the town's growth management ordinance may be too high.

The city bestows eight honors at its annual Business and Economic Development Awards ceremony Wednesday.

The Scarborough Police Department is ending its involvement in the diversion program that finds treatment for people with opioid addiction but is optimistic it will continue and grow.