The I-295 bridge over Veranda Street in Portland will be replaced in October, requiring the closure of that part of the highway and the heavily traveled street below.
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Thousands turn out for fresh air, fun at the Cumberland Fair, despite COVID
Fairgoers are reveling in their favorite events after a year off because of the pandemic.
Falmouth parent running to spread awareness of learning disabilities
Erica Richards, who will lead a fundraising team at the Maine Marathon, says early intervention is needed in light of the correlation between disabilities and incarceration.
Yarmouth volunteers working to ward off tree-killing beetle
The Tree Committee is launching an education campaign to make residents aware of the emerald ash borer and its threat to the town’s landscape.
North Yarmouth’s Old Town House completion a year away
The North Yarmouth Historical Society broke ground Monday for a foundation at the new site in the town center.
Yarmouth considers leash law for Royal River Park
The town council appears in favor of the new restriction, with a number of councilors saying leashes should be required elsewhere in town, too.
Yarmouth junior brings student voice to state education board
Joshua Leinwand hopes the appointment to the Maine State Board of Education is the first step in his lifelong journey of public policy.
Cumberland church concerts to honor local heroes of the pandemic
The Congregational Church is launching a concert series it hopes will unite the community.
Outdoor dining back on menu in Falmouth
The town council enacts a new emergency ordinance two weeks after telling restaurants to cease using their outside spaces.
Cumberland examining population growth’s impact on schools
SAD 51 anticipates adding 500 students to its current enrollment by 2028-2029.