SOUTH PORTLAND — Hope and cure were more than buzzwords for those participating in the South Portland Relay for Life last weekend. They were words to live by. More than 1,000 people were registered for this year’s relay, which raised more than $150,000 for cancer research by the American Cancer Society. Event organizer Clayton Eames […]

PORTLAND — When Quy Nguyen-Dinh was looking for a country in which to study abroad, he chose the United States, partly because of a popular reality show in his home country of Germany. “It was awesome,” Quy said. “It looked like so much fun.” But shortly after arriving in August 2009 and taking classes at […]

Olivia Bedecs-Atkins, 4, of Yarmouth, tries out Hula Hooping at the Old Port Festival in Portland on June 13. Fog and a few drops of rain interrupted, but the city streets still filled up with crowds drawn by the food, fun and entertainment. Members of the Vietnam American Association of Maine perform a traditional lion […]

HARPSWELL — Police are confident they’ll find the man who invaded a Basin Point Road home on Friday, June 11. According to Chief Deputy Kevin Joyce of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, a young man wearing ski mask and armed with a knife forced his way into the home of a 77-year-old woman last Friday, […]

At least three Iraqis also die when the bomber rams his car into the convoy of the joint patrol.

Governing council members report threats of violence as militants forced out of other areas head to a historically stable province.

PORTLAND — An ordinance prohibiting sex offenders from living near schools and other public places frequented by children was shot down in committee this week, but the issue may not be dead. Councilor Dory Waxman, who sponsored the ordinance, said the issue of sex offenders living next to schools, parks and playground is too important […]

SCARBOROUGH — The town is seeking the perfect name for its newest park, currently under construction at Pine Point Beach. The town is holding a name-the-park contest to solicit suggestions from the public. The Town Council will then choose the winning name. Entries can be submitted by filling out the form on the town’s website, […]

BATH — Sagadahoc Preservation will hold its eighth annual Open Houses, Hidden Gardens Tour on Saturday, June 12. The 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. self-guided tour will cover a dozen sites, including the historic Sewall Mansion and a carriage house remodeled into office space. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on Saturday, and can be […]