The Army Corps of Engineers says the work to clear out a navigable channel to the river’s mouth will start in mid-December and last about three months.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
12 semifinalists announced for 48th Fitzpatrick Trophy
The annual award honors Maine’s top senior in high school football.
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With Route 1 challenges backing up, Scarborough and Saco join to find solutions
Increasing development means officials in both communities must plan for more vehicles on the road.
Posted inLocal & State
Saco takes down decade-old wind turbine that never lived up to promise
The turbine broke and the manufacturer went bankrupt, and it never produced the energy that was promised in 2008.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Two die, thousands lose power as storm plows through Maine
CMP outages peak at 24,000 as the wintry weather system drops mostly rain along the coast and heavy, wet snow inland. It’s now the fifth-snowiest November on record in Portland.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
American Red Cross faces blood shortage
The Red Cross aims to have a five-day supply on hand, but has less than a three-day supply now.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Clinic a ray of hope for those with failing sight
A not-so-retired ophthalmologist and the Iris Network’s Low Vision Clinic are there for people who need more than eyeglasses.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Twenty years later, hungry eaters still flock to Saco church meal where ‘they treat you like family’
Most Holy Trinity Church prepares 52 turkeys for the free annual event.
Posted inLocal & State
Memory of young cancer victim who inspired thousands will live on at the playground he loved
A bench will be dedicated Saturday in memory of Jacob Thompson near the Easterm Prom playground, where he loved to play.
Posted inLife & Culture, Sports
With tackle football under pressure, supporters are rallying around flag
Fear over concussions has contributed to a sharp decline in youth tackle football over the past decade.