A recent incident on Peaks Island highlights many of the reasons that it would be unwise to reduce the number of Portland police officers on duty there. On April 13, at 12:24 a.m., two police officers were summoned to a home because a man was cutting himself with a knife. The man was potentially suicidal […]

Falmouth Mon. 5/3 7 p.m. Conservation Commission TH Tue. 5/4 5 p.m. Community Development Committee TH Tue. 5/4 6:30 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 5/5 6:30 p.m. Community Facilities Planning Committee TH Cumberland Thu. 4/29 6 p.m. Board of Appeals and Ordinance Committee Workshop TH Thu. 4/29 7 p.m. Cumberland Town Center Advisory Committee TH […]

Four people were sent to the hospital after a car crashed into a disabled car in the breakdown lane of the Carl Broggi Highway in Lebanon Tuesday night.

Next Step magazine namesLeeman a ‘Super Teen’ BATH — Hannah Leeman, a 15-year-old sophomore at Morse High School, was recognized by Next Step magazine as a “Super Teen” for her contributions to her community through community service. Leeman is an honors and AP student who serves on the Student Community Liaison Council, volunteers at a […]

Portland Wed. 4/28 6:30 p.m. Peaks Island Council MCC Wed. 4/28 6:30 p.m. Cumberland County Charter Commission Public Meeting CH Thu. 4/29 5:30 p.m. Charter Commission CH Fri. 4/30 12 p.m. Finance Committee CH Mon. 5/3 7 p.m. City Council CH Tue. 5/4 5 p.m. Housing Committee CH Tue. 5/4 5 p.m. Health and Recreation […]

Yarmouth Arts grants available YARMOUTH — Non-profit organization Yarmouth Arts is accepting grant applications for projects that support the development of innovative cultural, arts, and heritage projects.  Projects must demonstrate a broad community benefit and directly relate to the mission of Yarmouth Arts.  Grants will range from $250 to $1,000. Any organization, individual or municipal […]

Candidates raising private campaign dollars faced a deadline today to report their donations and spending for the June 8 primary.

Chamber’s silent auction funds area scholarships CUMBERLAND — The Falmouth Cumberland Community Chamber is holding its first annual Silent Auction to fund scholarships for students at the Falmouth and Greely high schools. The fundraiser will be held on Thursday, May 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Val Halla, 60 Val Halla Road Cumberland. Admission […]

Greater Portland Benefits “Flaws for a Cause,” sale of usable/less than perfect pots to benefit Cultivating Community, through May 5, Maine Potters Market, 376 Fore St., Portland, 774-1633. Wednesday 4/28 Johnny Cash Night, Portland bands to play Johnny Cash tribute songs to benefit Prison Literacy Programs, 8:30 p.m., $5-$15 donation, SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland, […]

Portland students artshow opens April 29 PORTLAND — The Portland Public Schools Student Art Show will be held April 29 through May 13 at Portland City Hall.  The show will feature more than 500 pieces of art in a range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture and jewelry created by students from kindergarten through high […]