American Journal

Benson, well-known locally and in state agricultural circles, is remembered as a devoted family man who 'truly cared' about his community.

Harold Smith, a WWII veteran and former postmaster, celebrated his 100th birthday this month and reminisces about the last century.

Of 252 fledglings in Maine this year, 39 were from nests on Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth beaches.

The board denies a parent's request to overturn an earlier decision by Superintendent Heather Perry.

Known as Shawnee Peak for more than 30 years, Pleasant Mountain bring backs its original name much to skiers' delight.

The weeklong fair, which opens Sunday, Sept. 25, features history, rides, demonstrations, livestock, and harness racing, among other events.

High school choir students will be among the performers of the popular work, transcribed for the Kotzschmar organ by James Kennerley.

There's a seven-way race for three Town Council seats in November and a three-way race for two.

The tenants say the two-increment increase is unfair because it doesn't give them enough time to figure out how they can afford it or to make other arrangements.

In an interview with the American Journal, Benjamin Hartwell explains his position in the wake of reports that he was once a member of the group allegedly involved in the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Greater Portland Council of Governments will hold the open-house style meeting Sept. 22 at the University of Southern Maine in Portland.

The program, which focuses on real stories of people in recovery to teach youth about the dangers of drugs, is now used in nine school districts.

The School Committee will meet Sept. 14 to discuss whether Superintendent Heather Perry's decision to deny a father's request to remove posters that define terms such as cisgender, transgender and nonbinary from the middle school should be overturned.

Residents raise concerns about the potential impact of increased housing density on natural resources in the Narragansett Game Sanctuary.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum representatives will come to Gorham on Oct. 8 to place a marker on the site in advance of the 250th anniversary of the historical event next year.

The Scarborough Planning Board approved site plan designs and various waivers that pave the way for the popular membership-only big box store to be built at The Downs.

Madison Charland's uncle, who is a Scarborough firefighter, has organized five Red Cross donor events in her honor that have, in turn, helped hundreds of people in need.

Substantial work on the front porch, siding, foundation and portico is expected to be completed sometime this fall and will be in keeping with the landmark's historical appearance.

The goal of Paul Linet's nonprofit 3i Housing of Maine is to create affordable apartments, with a big focus on assistive technology, for people with physical disabilities.

The Standard Gastropub has switched gears a number of times to meet the recent ups and downs of the economy.

Happy Wheels holds a grand opening this Saturday in Westbrook.

In the wake of their success, Sam Coolidge and his daughter Hazel of Scarborough are writing a children's book about their mission to build the boat.

Main Street may fully reopen in mid-September, Mechanic Street work will continue into November and the William Clarke Drive project will continue until spring.

The busy Casco Bay Bridge between Portland and South Portland opened to traffic 25 years ago this month.

Ken Shapiro would like to see a Recumbent Tricycle Division as a permanent part of a more inclusive Beach to Beacon 10K.

Most of the Flaggy Meadow Farm's cows were in a pasture, but a few were lost to the blaze.

Nathan Carlow of Buxton has called on Donald Marean to "cease all stalking behavior" that includes taking photos of Carlow's car parked at his grandmother's home in Westbrook.

Buxton celebrated its 250th birthday Saturday with multiple events and a lengthy parade that featured 85 units, not counting police, fire and rescue.

The Planning Board's recommendation on the proposal allowing for more homes to be built in part of the state's Narragansett Game Sanctuary will be sent to the Town Council.

The new space has cold storage space, something the busy organization has been looking for as it serves food-insecure children and their families throughout Cumberland County.

The event, among 16,000 others held nationwide on Tuesday, was hosted by the Westbrook Police Department with the goal of building community relationships with law enforcement.

Sally Nason of Scarborough is the first member of Vet to Vet Maine to receive the certification, which compensates her for some of her time.

The three-day celebration, starting Aug. 5, is packed with events and activities, including "a humdinger of a parade."