CAPE ELIZABETH — I’ve always thought it might be kind of neat to run the TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K. I mean, it seems like one of those defining Maine activities, as much as climbing Katahdin or making the loop through Acadia. And as a Midwestern transplant, those things seem that much cooler. But […]

PORTLAND — The 2009 cruise ship season officially begins on Wednesday, July 29, when the first of two ships pull into Portland Harbor, the city announced on Monday. City Hall spokeswoman Nicole Clegg said in a press release the two ships will bring about 150 tourists to Portland. In total, the city expects 45 cruise […]

PORTLAND — Federally mandated safety upgrades to the Riverton Community Center pool will be delayed a year because of high project costs. The city recently learned that it will cost between $40,000 and $60,000 to upgrade two pool drains to comply with federal standards instituted last year.  The new standards are in response to reports […]

BATH — Robert H. Reny left a unique, 60-year business legacy when he died July 24 in Damariscotta at the age of 83. Reny was an enduring symbol of his chain of Renys department stores. He was affable and charismatic; quick with a smile, handshake or a roar of a laugh; had an untiring work ethic, […]

PORTLAND — Police departments are joining with Family Crisis Services to provide better aid to victims of domestic violence. Police in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook have been awarded a grant to launch the Enhanced Police Intervention Collaboration, which would partner police officers with a trained Family Crisis specialist when making follow-up calls to domestic […]

SCARBOROUGH — Every Mainer who watches TV knows her: the saucy, down-home bargain-hunter (that’s bahgin huntah) who has endeared herself in so many commercials with her big blue eyes, corny grin and trademark race-walk waddle through the parking lot. She’s the woman who has turned surplus-and-salvage shopping into a respected past-time, don’t cha know, and […]

PORTLAND — The state’s largest HIV/AIDs organization will receive $2.9 million in federal grants. Last week’s announcements are the latest in a string of good news for the Frannie Peabody Center, which is focusing more of its efforts on providing stable housing for people infected with HIV/AIDS. U.S. Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins announced […]

PORTLAND — A training ship for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be in port for four days on July 31, offering free public tours through Sunday, Aug 1. The Eagle, a 295-foot square-rigger, is expected to sail past Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth at about 10 a.m. on Friday, and will moor at […]

PORTLAND — The firefighters union hopes federal funds expected to become available later this summer can be used to restore the jobs of recently laid-off Fire Department employees. Winston McGill, president of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 740, said the union has its eye on Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grants. Congress […]

PORTLAND — Motorist and residents along Forest Avenue this week can expect delays as several paving and utility projects get underway. City Spokeswoman Nicole Clegg said city workers will be paving two sections of Forest Avenue through Friday, July 31. Paving between Bedford and Clinton Streets will stake place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. […]