PORTLAND — A new public garden, almost a decade in the making, is meant to enhance the cityscape and inform its gardeners. City and state leaders hosted the formal opening of the Yardscaping Gardens at Back Cove last week. The gardens, which having been quietly growing since 2006, stretch 2.5 acres between the water and […]

FALMOUTH — Summer is a little bit sweeter now that Portland-based Love Cupcakes has found a home at 48 U.S. Route 1. Owned and operated by Anna and Joey Turcotte, with the help of Jenny Spear, the business promises to take “everyone’s favorite, old-school dessert” and “serve it with a distinct twist.” The Turcottes started just […]

HALLOWELL — The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting has launched a new online tool to help citizens research public officials and issues. Be Your Own Watchdog is a free website that aggregates information from a variety of sources on elections, campaign finance, lobbying, legislation, government ethics, and more. The center, a nonprofit news service, […]

Ellen Isabelle Jewett, center, Portland High School Class of 2012 valedictorian, stands at the head of the line as seniors wait to enter Merrill Auditorium for commencement on June 6.The Portland High School Class of 2012 on stage at Merrill Auditorium.An army of parents equipped with cameras captures the Portland High School Class of 2012 […]

Chishala Kapupu, right, and a friend have fun Sunday, June 10, with Tracy Tingley, center, at the Old Port Festival, where Tingley sold her custom-made hoops. Portland’s Downtown District said the warm, sunny weather helped draw more than 40,000 people to the 39th annual festival, the city’s traditional summer kick-off event. The Maine Rock Gym […]

CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Residents approved a $2.88 million combined town and school budget Saturday at Town Meeting. The meeting, held at the Chebeague Island Hall, drew 79 registered voters. The $1.96 million municipal budget, down about $5,000 for fiscal 2013 as originally proposed, was amended once: an addition of $800 to the animal control officer […]

FALMOUTH — The northbound on- and off-ramps ramps at Maine Turnpike Exit 53 in West Falmouth will be closed for repairs for several hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12 and 13. The northbound off-ramp will close at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority, while the northbound on-ramp will close on Wednesday […]

PORTLAND — Brunswick resident Travis Leeman, 30, was arrested by the FBI June 5 after he allegedly robbed Infinity Federal Credit Union in Arundel on May 29. The FBI said Leeman allegedly entered the credit union at around 9:30 a.m. and stole nearly $7,700 at gunpoint. York County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the FBI were led […]

PORTLAND — Drivers should expect delays on Warren Avenue on Tuesday, June 12. Sewer and water line work will force crews to limit traffic near BJ’s Warehouse to one lane with alternating flows from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m, city officials said.

Some of the more than 200 members of the South Portland High School Class of 2012 prepare to graduate on Sunday, June 3, at Beal Gymnasium.South Portland High School senior Kevin Walsh gets a hug before graduation on June 3. Class Salutatorian Elizabeth Grant, left, honors students William Bushey and Jillian Legere, and Valedictorian Er […]