The Forecaster

The new bridge on U.S. 1 over the Cousins River will include a lane for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The Opportunity Alliance is assisting those now sheltered at the Scarborough Comfort Inn but it is unclear where the displaced people will go.

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

The Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society hopes to set up a permanent history display at its new location at the old Bachelor Officers' Quarters building.

The Cape Community Arena Group is installing the temporary rink as a test run ahead of a proposed open-air arena they hope to build at Gull Crest.

Midcoast Indigenous Awareness Group will host "Many Voices: Who Gets to Tell the Story?" Sept. 28 at Curtis Memorial Library.

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.

The city's skatepark committee was able to raise more than $450,000 for the skatepark, which is expected to be open by Thanksgiving.

South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough all have seats to be filled in the Nov. 8 election.

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.

The free event Sept. 17 will include one-on-one meetings, workshops, speaker panels, music and more in a celebration and shared love of children's literature.

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.

Beacon Workforce Housing would include 13 affordable units out of a total of 63.

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.

Cumberland Historical Society's renovations to the 169-year-old building include new floors, windows and ceilings, an elevator and a basement that will double the available space.

Residents will be asked Nov. 8 whether the town should borrow up to $12.9 million for the project, which would add 22,176 square feet to the Scarborough Public Library.

The Bug Light Classic Car Show is held in South Portland Wednesday.

Impediments must be removed, including a divisiveness on the issue that discourages developers, consultants say.

The new, permanent space at the community center offers a way for seniors to reconnect, learn and have fun as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

After much disagreement at a public hearing, councilors decided 6-3 that Brunswick voters will cast ballots at the Recreation Center at Brunswick Landing starting next June.

Residents have taken advantage of recreational opportunities more often, they said, in the retake of a survey 15 years ago.

The southern Midcoast towns have been working with consultants to survey and access waterfront areas for potential impacts from sea level rise and are now preparing to take action.

Middens left behind by Indigenous peoples and others are being studied to see how the coastal environment has changed.

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.

Merrymeeting Gleaners hosts its weekly sharing table Wednesday in front of the Topsham Public Library, and will continue through the winter, taking operations inside once the weather turns.

The city has rescinded the citation but the dog owner who received it says she worries it will spur more "vigilante surveillance."

Building a privately funded playground at Library Park, which would need City Council approval, has seen a fair amount of support so far.

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 mixed-use project, The Shops at Falmouth Center, would include retail and office space and 46 market-rate apartments next to the plaza that houses Planet Fitness and Ocean State Job Lots.

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.

Overcrowding at the three primary schools has reached a breaking point, according to school and town officials.

The Town Council will hold a public hearing Sept. 6 on possibly relocating the polls to the Recreation Center from the junior high.

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

The ice cream institution in South Portland has been run by the same dedicated family since Leonard "Red" Bolling set up shop in 1952.

The Town Council on Aug. 22 will hold a public hearing on the $115.9 million project and vote whether to put it on the November ballot.

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

The blaze took three days and the help of several other fire departments to contain.

The annual event encourages people to simply be nice, with a make-a-friend booth, free hugs from a "lobster," flowers and trolley rides among the offerings.

An $833,000 federal grant will help fund the Brunswick facility's expansion, which will fill a big need, the executive director says.

The new rules are designed to alleviate the growing burden on the city's emergency services.

Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland each have council and school board seats up for grabs.

The South Portland Food Cupboard has helped feed over 7,000 families since 1997 and expects that number to keep climbing in the wake of the pandemic.

It's been a successful tourist season so far for many local retailers, although some say it doesn't compare to the summer of 2021.