For the first time ever, the Maine Geological Survey has used a drone to create detailed images of Western, Ferry and Pine Point beaches in Scarborough. The goal, according to Peter Slovinsky, a marine geologist with the state, is to get a better handle on how to best manage the coastline in the Scarborough River […]

The South Portland Planning Board has unanimously approved two new development projects – a new Dunkin’ Donuts at the former Wok Inn site on outer Main Street and an 118-unit multifamily apartment complex in Brick Hill. The Dunkin’ Donuts project would replace the one located at 633 Main St., which was the subject of several […]

The South Portland Planning Board has unanimously approved two new development projects – a new Dunkin’ Donuts at the former Wok Inn site on outer Main Street and an 118-unit multifamily apartment complex in Brick Hill. The Dunkin’ Donuts project would replace the one located at 633 Main St., which was the subject of several […]

At its meeting in Portland this week the Arctic Council, made up of eight nations including the U.S. and Canada, will discuss the ongoing work on climate change and resilience, oil pollution prevention and response, scientific cooperation and other issues of concern for the world’s northernmost region. And among the youth ambassadors taking part in […]

Deciding now is not the time to pursue construction of a new 350-seat amphitheater, the Fort Williams Park Committee in Cape Elizabeth has voted to put the plans on hold for the foreseeable future. The project, with a budget of more than $400,000, was envisioned as an outdoor, multipurpose performance space, which could be used […]

The rolling tattoo of the drums. The flash of the stadium lights on the brass instruments. The color guard’s silks snapping in the wind. And drum major Owen Doane braving the elements to set the band’s beat. These are some of the sights and sounds that thrill the hundreds of spectators at the marching band […]

At a workshop Monday, the South Portland City Council chose six candidates to interview for the vacant post of city manager. The city received a total of 23 applications, according to Don Gerrish, the interim city manager, who is also a partner at Eaton Peabody Consulting, which is working with the council to find a […]

Deciding now is not the time to pursue construction of a new 350-seat amphitheater, the Fort Williams Park Committee in Cape Elizabeth has voted to put the plans on hold for the foreseeable future. The project, with a budget of more than $400,000, was envisioned as an outdoor, multipurpose performance space, which could be used […]