A decision on whether to ban dogs on athletic fields won’t be made until next month.
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Evidence in Scarborough turf field vandalism may lead to charges
Police still aren’t saying who they believe did more than $22,000 worth of damage in July.
Hinckley Connector trail in South Portland gets go-ahead
The trail will link Broadway and Hinckley Park on Highland Avenue, along a Central Maine Power Co. transmission corridor.
Successor to South Portland’s Griffin Club won’t open until late October
Ginger Cote says last winter’s government shutdown and unpredictable weather delayed construction of Big Babe’s Tavern in Knightville.
South Portland art show thrives despite signs of age
Art in the Park returns for the 40th year on Saturday at Mill Creek Park.
Road race service runs in Cape Elizabeth doctor’s blood
Dr. Mylan Cohen has volunteered on the TD Beach to Beacon 10K medical team since 1999, and says his family played a defining role in his decision to go into medicine.
Scarborough woman with multiple sclerosis rides to inspire others
Kristina Dean has exceeded the fundraising goal she set for this year’s Bike MS in Biddeford.
Scarborough among towns in regional shellfish collaborative
The Casco Bay Regional Shellfish working group hopes to improve communications and share resources and ideas.
Scarborough Marsh goes global, thanks to volunteers
The director of the Scarborough Marsh Audubon center says an annual survey of marsh habitat depends on people who show up to help.
Little League comes up big for Cape Elizabeth umpire
A wheelchair and a debilitating disease can’t keep Jaimie Erskine from doing what he loves.