At the event hosted by Dark Harbor Tattoo Society, 114 people got inked in a fundraiser for local animal welfare groups.

The Town Council voted to amend the charter to target households in a wider range of income.

Jesse Lamarre-Vincent, leader of the project's Turf Committee, is confident the turf options presented will have an option that satisfies three core criteria: no PFAS, no tire crumb rubber infill, and the ability to eventually recycle the turf.

Four artists featured in this year's Yarmouth Art Festival discuss their work.

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The Greater Portland Council of Government's program provides multilingual assistance to immigrants and refugees seeking to ride the bus.

TowerPoint, which specializes in buying digital infrastructure, is offering $850,000 for future rent payments generated by the North Yarmouth tower.

An official called the change “minor” and said it would bring the charter up to date with current practices.

Allegiance Trucks is accusing DATTCO and a former employee of misappropriating confidential business information since the sale of its former Falmouth facility to the competitor in 2023 and the employee's hiring at DATTCO in May.

Yarmouth and North Yarmouth residents are discussing the towns proposals for dam removals and the impact on the river, adjacent properties and recreation options.

Project FEED, which faced temporary closure due to upcoming year-long construction at Woodfords Congregational Church, has found a new location on Brighton Avenue.

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On Oct. 9, over 100 Portland high school students saw the highest court in the state operate on the stage of their auditorium and got a look at the mechanics of the judicial branch.

The Greater Portland Council of Governments received a grant to help Casco Bay municipalities that are facing coastal erosion and gather more coastal bluff data.

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.