SACO — The city of Saco is considering a proposed ordinance prohibiting tobacco products in public parks, and is contemplating taking measures to further discourage tobacco use in public places. City Administration Intern George Chaison-Lapine at an Aug. 7 workshop proposed an ordinance that would ban the use of tobacco products from all city parks […]

UNITY — State environmental regulators have allowed companies to sell compost made with treated municipal sludge to the public this summer, even as they restrict the use of sludge on many farm fields because of concerns about chemical contamination. Maine has about a dozen operations that use treated sludge, referred to in the industry as […]

A spate of burglaries has hit downtown Portland businesses – including restaurants – in recent weeks, with thieves entering in the dead of night to rifle cash registers and, in at least one case, walk off with a safe. Portland police confirmed at least six break-ins since July 28, and said the incidents shared similarities […]

Many Portland residents see the Back Cove as a perfect place to run, kick a ball around or bike a scenic route. Lucy Medd, however, sees trails and fields that could be under several feet of water by 2100 if aggressive action isn’t taken. The rising senior at Portland High School told the Portland Public […]

Eleven Maine companies made this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing U.S. privately owned firms, including a newcomer that makes skin care products for men and a nine-time returning champion from the technology sector. Maine’s showing on this year’s Inc. 5000 is up from 10 companies in 2018 but down from 12 in 2017. To be eligible […]