Cape gearing up to build electric car charging stations

Grants from Efficiency Maine will fund up to 80% of the cost to build stations at Fort Williams and the Cape Elizabeth Community Center.

Cumberland history book released for bicentennial

Local experts work with Arcadia Publishing to create "Cumberland," which examines the town's long history through photographs embellished with contextual information.

South Portland grapples with growing homeless student problem

The number of students with no fixed address enrolled in South Portland schools is expected to more than double from last year.

Bowdoin copes with COVID housing challenge

College officials are opting to house students at a local hotel for the winter break and spring semester, giving students safe lodging and local business a boost.

Youth mental health first aid training free and open to all

As youth cope with social isolation, learn how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health problems.

Roux Institute forges on ‘because of’ COVID-19 pandemic

The institute, which got off the ground virtually, says it is well positioned to assist with post-pandemic economic recovery.

Racial justice leaders share inspiration, initiatives on MLK Day panel

Work in Portland and South Portland includes groups looking into racial inequities in the two cities, and Falmouth is holding racial awareness classes to its employees.

Brunswick teacher and writer wins Maine Chapbook Series 2020

Brandon Dudley's book 'Hazards of Nature: Stories' was selected out of nearly 60 submissions and will be published in 2021.

Falmouth police officer retires after logging four decades of service

Steve Hamilton worked his last shift on Jan. 6 to end the most consecutive years of service in department history.

Cape moves forward with school building, renovation projects