YARMOUTH — The anniversary of the fire that destroyed a commercial building at 500 Route 1 is being marked with the hope for new business opportunities. Although the fire displaced more than two dozen small businesses, property owners Art and Elizabeth Dyer are rebuilding and hope to welcome new tenants by spring. The fire on Jan. […]

FALMOUTH — An event planned Sunday, Jan. 10, at Tidewater Farm promises to provide a glimpse of organizers’ dreams for the development’s 32 acres of open space. Sunday’s program, the first in a monthly series of educational and recreational entertainment events, is expected to attract all ages with a combination of GPS treasure hunts; animal […]

CUMBERLAND – A first-of-its-kind local business group hopes to promote and support businesses and bring together the town’s public and private sectors for increased economic development. Membership in the Cumberland Maine Business Association is free to all Cumberland business owners. Invitations to join the new group have been sent to about 120 businesses, Alyssa Daniels, […]

PORTLAND — A new schedule for the city’s high schools will be discussed at a community forum scheduled for Jan. 20 at the Portland Exposition Building. The proposed common high school schedule was drafted by a 28-member task force and presented to the School Committee on Dec. 16. The goals of the new schedule include […]

YARMOUTH — When Herbie, Yarmouth’s 240-year-old, 110-foot American elm tree is removed from the corner of Yankee Drive and East Main Street on Jan. 18, town officials want spectators to be safe and prepared. To keep the droves of residents, neighbors and expected spectators safe, Public Works Department Director Erik Street said there will be […]

A small but hardy band of souls plunged into the frigid waters of Casco Bay to spotlight the problem of global warming on the last day of 2009 for the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s second annual Polar Plunge at East End Beach in Portland.

PORTLAND — An exhibit featuring some of the best student art will open next week at the University of Southern Maine’s Area Gallery in the Woodbury Campus Center. The free exhibit, “USM Juried Student Art Exhibit: Selected Works,” will feature the work of USM student artists. Most of the works debuted last fall at USM’s […]

PORTLAND — The United Way of Greater Portland has hired a new president and chief executive officer. Suzanne McCormick will replace Meg Baxter, who served as president of the organization for 20 years. McCormick most recently has been president of the People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP). She has also served as chief executive officer of […]

PORTLAND — The Portland Water District is reminding businesses and residents to only flush human waste and toilet paper down their drains. The reminder comes as wastewater treatment facilities are again being overwhelmed by unprocessable material, including discarded shrimp parts. Last year, discarded shrimp parts wrecked havoc at the East End Treatment Facility and pump […]

PORTLAND — Ecomaine is accepting nominations for its “eco-Excellence Awards,” presented annually to residents who have made a difference by increasing environmental responsibility and sustainability in their communities. Nominations, along with a brief description of the nominee’s green activities, must be received by ecomaine by Feb. 5. An awards luncheon is scheduled for March 16. […]