Both the Maine Democratic and Republican parties will hold presidential preference caucuses in various locations and times throughout the state this weekend. Both parties are expecting large turnouts, although the results of voting on Super Tuesday, March 1, in 10 states from Massachusetts to Texas, may change the field, particularly on the Republican side, if […]

Robert P. Deeley, bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, visited Holy Cross School in South Portland last week learning about science projects from third- and fourth-graders and reading books to the younger children, among other activities. Deeley also spoke to the students about the importance of the Holy Year of Mercy, which was […]

Residents of Scarborough’s Pine Point neighborhood are again rallying in an attempt to keep a traditional public access beach path from falling into private hands. This time, the residents are lining up against a proposal to discontinue a town-owned right of way, Avenue 2, at the request of a property owner who wants to rebuild […]

Arrest Michael Meuse, 32, for 5 Hill Way, Cape Elizabeth, was arrested Feb. 20 on Route 77 on on charges of violating conditions of release, two counts, and possession of marijuana. Summonses Devyn Dupuis, 24, of Saco, was summonsed Feb. 22 on Sawyer Road on charges of operating after suspension and violating conditions of release. […]

The Scarborough Athletic Council is in jeopardy and may be dissolved without immediate help. The council operates with a small core group, most of whom are moving on with their seniors at the end of this school year. If others in town don’t step up now, this may be its last year, council officials say. […]

The Scarborough Athletic Council is in jeopardy and may be dissolved without immediate help. The council operates with a small core group, most of whom are moving on with their seniors at the end of this school year. If others in town don’t step up now, this may be its last year, council officials say. […]

A newly opened variety store in Redbank is designed to serve the evolving multicultural South Portland neighborhood. And while it will still offer beer and pizza, that’s not all it will offer. Already on the menu are Asian foods from pad thai to spring rolls to wok favorites. The store, named Le Variety, is owned […]

Cynthia DiBiase is the new Seniors and Youth Program coordinator for Scarborough’s Community Services Department. Her first day on the job was Monday. For the last five years, DiBiase has worked at the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, where she most recently served as a care transitions specialist. In that role she oversaw the planning […]

Cape Elizabeth’s Board of Assessment Review has determined that the Spurwink Rod & Gun Club is a taxable entity. After holding a hearing on the issue Feb. 24, the board voted 3-0 to deny the club’s request to be exempt from paying property taxes to the town, according to Cape’s tax assessor, Matt Sturgis. John […]