The funding from the Cornelia Warren Community Association allows work to begin to repairing the exterior of the future museum.

The 25,500-square-foot Wicked Pickle, with eight courts, will offer lessons and clinics and host tournaments.

The event will be the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society's first fundraiser since before the pandemic.

The band will bring its modern-day interpretations of songs to inspire cultural change to Portland Thursday, Sept. 28.

Neighbors and some town officials say the town is ill-prepared to handle the impact of the proposed housing and apartment project off Robie Street.

Council Vice Chairperson Ronald Shepard, who has served on the council for nine years, is not seeking reelection in November.

The Sept. 16 fundraiser for solar lighting and a shade shelter will include games, food, a dog show, demonstrations and raffles.

The mold is isolated and does not impact Westbrook Middle School or its events, officials say, although some non-school bookings have been forced to relocate.

The Town Council's approval of using $265,000 in ARPA funding for field lights will allow it to be used twice as much, the Little League president says.

Allie Rimkunas' rendering of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal aqueduct that crossed over the Little River will be displayed at Baxter Memorial Library and featured at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm.

Replacing the three free parking areas with housing would be devastating to downtown businesses and a local church, opponents say.

Attorney Ben Hartwell has called for an investigation and strict guidelines preventing the use of taxpayer-funded email and mailing lists to advocate during elections.

What started as a pirate radio station in a college dorm room turned into decades of helping University of Southern Maine students grow and to make waves in the world of broadcasting.

While not all are fully staffed, many school districts in the area say they are in a better position to meet the transportation needs of students than in recent years.

The $49.9 million budget easily passes in all three voting districts after attempts in June and July failed.

A new marker is dedicated at the location of a safe house for slaves fleeing to freedom in the 1800s.

The early financial contributions will go toward "catalyzing and supporting" a transitional housing project spearheaded by GPCOG.

The Mountain Division Trail Alliance has approval to connect existing portions of the trail in Windham and Fryeburg, with the ultimate goal of a continuous off-road path from Portland to Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire.

Watt Samaki Temple, now in Buxton, and Khmer Maine are partnering on a two-phase project that includes a cultural center, monks' residence, traditional temple and worship hall.

A Cumberland County grand jury indicted Marcel LaGrange Jr., 24, on six charges, including two counts of murder and one of aggravated attempted murder.

The Dorcas Society Fest is Saturday with a concert, car show, church fair, parade, fireworks and more.

The school district's latest spending plan is headed to voters for a third validation vote next Tuesday.

The museum features varied, intricate work of accomplished bead artists and will offer programs so beaders can take their own art to new levels.

Superintendent Heather Perry says she hopes that 20 positions she was forced to eliminate last week can be reinstated under the new budget.

Abdullah Khuder's GoFundMe campaign is helping him pay for flight lessons this summer.

GPCOG is studying a new METRO line with more buses and more stops.

With one project near downtown Westbrook and two near Gorham Village, the Presumpcot Regional Land Trust's goal is to ensure easy access to nature.

Voters reject a $48.2 million school spending plan and will likely be asked to go to the polls again on a revised budget next month.

Screenings, discussions and other events are taking place outdoors and inside throughout Portland.

The school board says the $48.2 million budget is too low and should be rejected so it can work out a compromise with the Town Council.

Gorham residents say they want the 6.7-acre green space to be accessible to everyone and improved with benches, restrooms and more trees.

More than 420 racers crossed the finish line at the 10th annual Westbrook Strong 5K last weekend and 37 kids ran in the Matt Sprint.

Local first responders and hospitals rely on the nonprofit organization to provide emergency support to people in the middle of an unexpected crisis.

The cuts could eliminate over a dozen existing positions, including the assistant superintendent.

A revised $50.6 million budget has been sent to the Town Council for approval.

The City Council will take a final vote on the ice rink and pickleball courts at an upcoming meeting.

The first of its kind in Maine, the cat cafe allows customers to enjoy the company of adoptable cats and human company, too, in a community setting.

John Alden, who will be 101 in September, remembers picking strawberries for 2 cents a box and operating a ski tow on the family's land with his father.

The 56th annual festival will feature 'the most famous, relatable and traditional events,' an organizer says.

Gorham Pride hosted its first festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community June 24 with a marimba band, a choir, drag performances and a vendor and resource fair.