John Wheaton is running to fill the remainder of David Ray's term, who stepped down for health reasons.

Mindy's Munchies started out of Mindy Mosca's kitchen in New Jersey nearly 20 years ago. The Falmouth shop is its first franchise location and run by a family friend.

The increase in fees, taking effect next year, are intended to prevent a rise in taxes to cover the expenses at Town Landing.

The Casco Bay Trail Alliance, which seeks to alter the Berlin Subdivision rail corridor to add a trail looping from Portland to Lewiston/Auburn, is asking towns along the route to sign off in support. Cumberland recently voted to postpone a decision.

The exhibit in the Lewis Gallery opened on Oct. 4 and was curated by a local Portland illustrator.

On Oct. 1, Maine Trail Builders broke ground on a bike track in Riverton Trolley Park as part of an effort by the Portland Parks Conservancy and the city of Portland to increase usage of the park.

The gluten-free bakery had to move after leasing its Portland location became too expensive, but it's now at home at the corner of Bucknam Road and Middle Road in Falmouth.

Youth involved in the livestock auctions often put money raised toward paying for college. Some 4-H club activities across the country have expanded to include computer coding and handmade fashion shows.

Falmouth Conservation Commission hosted the forum featuring Matt Simon, author of "A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies." Audience members repeatedly asked about artificial turf fields, one referencing the SAD 51 proposal for such a field.

After struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, La Leche League of Portland is growing in strength.

From Sept. 22-29, 16 Portland restaurants served creative lobster specials to support the lobster industry during the shoulder season.

With support from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and two Portland neighborhood associations, Portland Trails installed paint and poles at six intersections to slow cars and increase their awareness of pedestrians and cyclists.

On Saturday, the festival showcased 27 animated shorts by artists from Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, with the goal connecting artists of all experience levels.

Photographer Mark Rockwood reflects on both the Munjoy Hill neighborhood and on his life 50 years ago when he took the photos of children on the street.

The Portland-based band the Shank Painters performed sea shanties in Congress Square Park.

The shuttle service will run between the Eastern Promenade and the Arts District, and is intended to bring ship passengers to more areas of the city.

The longtime committee member is undergoing cancer treatment and said he didn't have the energy to continue to serve the school district.

Two men with family history in Jordan and Palestine met in Old Orchard Beach and decided to start a business.

The day-long event focused on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries. It was the first time the annual event came to Maine.

Project FEED at Woodfords Corner must find a new location by the end of September or pause their operations for at least a year.

Portland Housing Authority’s 105-unit project replaced 50 public housing units that were built on a landfill in 1971.

Rise Pizza would like to stay open until 10 p.m. on weekends, instead of 9, as required by zoning.

Graham Shove, head of the SAD 51 Education Association, declined to comment on negotiations or why the teachers contract has been unable to resolve since January.

Seven Maine nonprofits and communities received a total of $112,726 in grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The young Portland director received the Emerging Maine Filmmaker Award for the project showing the community in one of Maine's most diverse neighborhoods.

The fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation drew 300 runners to Payson Park.

Housing north of Portland has become too expensive for many people who work in those communities.

The town likely would have to borrow money, which requires voter approval.

An estimated 19,000 Maine kids have attended Camp Susan Curtis over the past five decades.

HenryFest will feature food trucks, craft workshops, lawn games, an instrument discovery tent and free massages and more. Tickets are $30 through Saturday, Aug. 31, and $35 the week-of.

The new Patty Kittredge Memorial Fund provides early learning kits for kids at Merrill Memorial Library.

Some residents spoke against the developments at an Aug. 20 Planning Board meeting.

The Maine Turnpike Authority estimates over a million drivers will be on the highways between Friday and Monday.

The route runs later on weekday evenings, and in the fall, Metro will pilot a micro-transit program to serve the portion of the route that goes to the Town Landing and OceanView.

The Army Corps of Engineers presented its findings on the impact of returning the river to its natural state.

Prince Memorial Library hosted a car maintenance session for teens, taught by a local auto professional.

Remy Buxton is "kind and humble," according to his Scoutmaster Helena Hollauer.

The town is asked to amend its contract with Casella Waste Systems to pay for cameras added to the trucks in order to continue the town's pay-as-you-throw program.

Three residents argued that a permit for a neighbor's 48-panel solar array should be revoked due to concerns over property value, among others.

A sign posting the speed limit at 35 mph was found to be incorrect, as the state had set the road at 45 mph. About 60 residents have petitioned to reduce it.

The shop is offering expanded vegan and gluten-free options, inspired by the new owner's daughter with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that causes severe reactions to eating gluten.

"Saving Walden's World" will show at Yarmouth's First Parish Church at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Falmouth Land Trust, Cultivating Community, ReVision Energy and Hurricane Valley Farm worked together to add solar panels to the community farm to boost its resiliency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Tom Bell's short film on the Portland radio station won the Tourmaline Prize for best Maine-made short film at the Maine International Film Festival.

Matt Sturgis has spent his first two months on the job working on a handful of key agenda items for the town.

Funding for the roundabout at the intersection of Route 100/Gray Road and Skillin and Blackstrap roads in Cumberland is part of a $52 million allotment for the Maine Department of Transportation.

Anna Welch has a long recovery ahead from the multiple serious injuries she suffered in a training accident this month.