PORTLAND — The operators of the Amtrak Downeaster will be working on railroad crossings that will require temporary daytime road closures and detours through mid-August. Streets that will be affected over the next month include Walton Street, Riverside Street, Congress Street, Read Street, Woodford Street, Forest Avenue and Allen Avenue. Crews will spend at least […]

PORTLAND — It will be months before the city knows who will become the first popularly elected mayor in more than 80 years. But one thing is clear: The first loser is Councilor Dory Waxman. That’s because Waxman’s at-large seat on the City Council is designated for the elected mayor. Her only way to remain […]

Yarmouth Clam Festival mascot opens up YARMOUTH — Steamer the Clam has been the Clam Festival mascot for almost 10 years, and remains a hard shell to crack. Created in 2002, the clam’s identity is closely guarded. He, or she, has been played by men and women, children and adults, and residents of Yarmouth and […]