Polls will be open until 8 p.m. in Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.

Pavel Sulyandziga and a Yarmouth High School student have teamed up to present a benefit concert performed by his opera singer son, Pavel Sulyandziga Jr.

This year's two-day festival includes a variety of local bands, a parade and a fireworks show.

The graduating senior, called a 'Renaissance man' by his principal, plans to pursue his passion for music as a teacher.

Noor Sager is a published author who always has something going on, and whose college career will start the day after graduation June 11.

The Red Angus are the first cattle on the property in 65 years.

A graveside remembrance in honor of Stephen W. Manchester will follow an American Legion ceremony at Veterans Rest at Woodlawn Cemetery and precede the city's Memorial Day parade.

The council approved sending a $51.5 million school budget after cuts to voters in June. Under the combined $73.2 million budget, the town's tax rate will rise about 11%.

The budget, approved 6-1, carries a property tax rate increase of 8.8%.

For the first time in Maine Mayhem's 12-year history, all the directors are women.

The two have paired up to find and honor the grave of a Cumberland County deputy who was murdered in Westbrook in 1808.

School Committee Chairperson Suzanne Salisbury is particularly angered by comments about the school portion of the budget made by Council President Anna Turcotte and Councilor Victor Chau.

The win at a New England competition was the second for the Northern Force team this season.

The Neighbors in Need Facebook group, with 2,600 members, is 'a beautiful space' that works directly to get refugees set up in Maine, organizers say.

A May 10 event in Freeport featuring eight survivors is designed to address misconceptions and stigmas about domestic abuse.

The boy was killed when an SUV driven by a 13-year-old backed over him at his home.

The tax hike resulting from the proposed municipal and school budgets is believed to be the largest the city has seen, the mayor says.

Recommendations in the plan for the once thriving community include narrower travel lanes, sidewalks, public art and increased access to the river.

Opening ceremonies last weekend include a special tribute to veterans.

The council will review the budget with its 19.5% tax increase and vote on it May 16.

The budget for the upcoming school year is up about 5.6% over this year's and includes $1 million for building repairs.

Challenges to eight controversial books in RSU 14 have created an environment that allows more bullying to take place, the students say.

South Portland drummer Jeff Glidden's two daughters were on the receiving end of Make-A-Wish Maine gifts and he organizes the fundraiser to pay it forward.

The School Committee unanimously approved the $46.8 million budget, which is up 7.5% over this year's school budget.

The $52.3 million budget has no "wants" in it, according to the chairperson of the School Committee.

'Miracle worker' Brian Diamond-Falk of Portland has so far repaired more than 300 bikes to donate to New Mainers and others in need of transportation.

The Westbrook Historical Society plans to restore the Nathan Harris House in Cumberland Mills and open it as a museum and education center.

In the wake of a fire at the Westbrook restaurant's future site, locals have rallied with support, including a festive fundraiser planned for May 12.

The $20.2 million proposal adds four firefighter/EMT positions to the town's Fire Department.

The recommendation comes amid another stormy debate about book challenges in RSU 14.

A city inspection last month found live rats, decaying rats, rat feces and urine and property damage from the rodents.

Area farmers' concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.