Obituary: Staci Kay Converse
SOUTH PORTLAND – Staci Kay Converse, an unyielding pillar of developmental disability rights in Maine, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 8, 2026. …
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South Portland could switch to pay-as-you-throw trash bags
A majority of City Council members want city staff to keep looking into a waste disposal model that uses city-issued trash bags. What would that look like?
Maine’s summer bounty includes multiple art shows worth your time | Column
New exhibits run through the summer at galleries in Rockland, Portland and Thomaston, among others.
One injured in sailboat fire in South Portland
The Portland Fire Department kept it from spreading to other vessels.
Obituary: Melville Allen Corey
SOUTH PORTLAND – Melville Allen Corey, of South Portland, died July 9, 2026 at Maine Medical Center.
Born in Brewer on …
Meet the Mainers behind the turf at the Boston World Cup pitch
To help out the Gillette Stadium team with the field viewed by the world, these recreation managers went to Boston for a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience.
Obituary: Elaine (Lekousi) Erickson
SOUTH PORTLAND – Elaine Erickson passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 72.
Born and raised in Portland, …
Where did Maine’s 24/7 restaurants go?
Maine used to be home to several round-the-clock dining options. Now, the only restaurants offering a hot meal in the wee hours are 4 Burger King locations.
What flying the American flag means to Mainers
While some feel Old Glory is being used as a political football, many believe it should remain a symbol of our country and the things it should stand for.
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Lobster Bowl has exceeded original organizers’ hopes
Shrine members responsible for creating the annual all-star football game that benefits Shriners Children’s hospitals look back with pride at the initial planning and how the game has transformed.
Meet the 2026 Varsity Maine All-State girls tennis team
These players had strong individual seasons, and many helped their squads go far in the postseason.
Singer Hailey McAvoy presents healing musical at Thompson’s Point
The show, presented by the nonprofit arts organization Hogfish, will be performed at The Halo at Brick South in Portland.
How to start a nature journal in Maine
This practice isn’t about being an artist, a scientist or a naturalist.
3 more businesses join Scarborough’s planned town center
More than 240,000 square feet of commercial space is under construction in the heart of The Downs and 70% is already leased or purchased.
Obituary: David Thomas Paul
SCARBOROUGH – It is with both sadness and fond smiles that we announce the passing of our beloved David Thomas Paul. …
Protesters at Scarborough immigration detention facility demand end to ICE killings
The demonstration grew tense after an armed Newport resident known online as ‘Truth Slinger’ confronted protesters over the fatal shooting Monday of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford.
South Portland, Cape Elizabeth seek regular community input
Both municipalities are beginning to use FlashVote, a technology that collects short, anonymous surveys from participating residents.
Meet the 2026 Varsity Maine All-State girls lacrosse team
The state’s top players played key roles and helped their teams make strong playoff runs.
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