CAPE ELIZABETH — His first day of service as the new rector of St. Alban’s Church was Sept. 11, the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks. It was also the homecoming Sunday of the parish after the summer. For Rev. Tim Boggs, the day was filled with mixed emotions. He said it was a complex […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — It may still be three years until a renovated South Portland High School opens its doors for classes, but deals are already being made with companies to be involved in the construction project. On Monday, the school board approved a nearly $79,000 deal with Yarmouth-based Investment Engineering to act as commissioning agents […]

YARMOUTH — The third annual community bike ride to support cancer survivors on Livestrong Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 1. Cyclists should check in at the Log Cabin, 196 Main St., between 9:30 and 10 a.m., and riders of all abilities are welcome. Cyclists will choose a 12- or 23-mile ride and begin at […]

A Sept. 22 story, “Towns seek train horn ‘quiet zone’ in advance of Downeaster,” should have said that the Federal Railroad Administration estimates that the risk of a train collision is 44 percent greater in an area with a whistle ban and no supplemental safety measures. The Sept. 22 Falmouth Police Beat should have said […]

FALMOUTH — A Property Assessed Clean Energy home energy loan forum will be held at the Falmouth Town Council Chambers, 271 Falmouth Road, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. Homeowners can learn how to finance and proceed with energy-saving projects for their homes using Efficiency Maine’s low-interest loan program. The program is open to all […]

FREEPORT — The 19th annual Chowdah Challenge, hosted by Freeport Community Services, will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 The event will take place at the L.L. Bean Discovery Park. Proceeds will benefit local families in need of food, heating fuel, rides to medical appointments and other social services. Participating restaurants include Buck’s […]

FALMOUTH — Drivers should expect delays on Route 88 and Route 1 on Sunday, Oct. 2, because of the Maine Marathon. Approximately 2,500 runners will be participating between 7:30 a.m. and noon.  The following roads will be closed to non-local traffic: • Baxter Boulevard in Portland between Forest Avenue and Preble Street from 5 a.m. […]

BRUNSWICK — Three months after a fire gutted the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, the congregation has voted to tear down the structure and rebuild on Pleasant Street. Without knowing how much the insurance settlement would be, and with only an estimate of the costs of repairing or building new, congregants voted overwhelmingly on Sept. […]

FREEPORT — The 36th Annual Pettengill Farm Day is Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by the Freeport Historical Society, the event will include local music, entertainers, poetry and educational workshops. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the suggested donation for the event is $5 for […]

AUGUSTA — Thirteen schools from four districts in the greater Portland area have received awards under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s HealthierUS School Challenge for encouraging wholesome nutrition and frequent physical activity. The schools include Mable I. Wilson and North Yarmouth Memorial in Maine School Administrative District 51; Benjamin Wentworth Intermediate, Blue Point Primary, Eight […]