The National Weather Service issued a fire alert Tuesday but conditions are expected to improve Wednesday as humidity increases.
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Portland councilors approve budget that includes layoffs
Portland city councilors put the finishing touches on a city budget that would leave property taxes unchanged.
Crazy worms found in Topsham transfer station woodchip pile
Topsham Solid Waste Director Ed Caron said he is composting the woodchips, as recommended by the state, to destroy the invasive worms.
Going out for art
Public art projects around Portland – and an upcoming exhibition in Pownal – make it easy to take in art while staying outside.
Topsham creating new energy and sustainability committee
The new five-member committee will research energy efficiency and conservation projects for the town.
The Latest: Minnesota tops 90,000 in positive tests for COVID-19
The state’s death toll stands at 1,965.
Maine CDC reports 44 new cases of coronavirus, no more deaths
New case numbers are rising slightly as outbreaks build in York and Oxford counties.
Two of 10 quarantined staff at Waterville hospital test positive for COVID-19
The two Northern Light Inland Hospital employees were initially exposed to an infected individual while they were off duty and not on hospital property.
On this date in Maine history: Sept. 20
Sept. 20, 1883: John Appleton (1804-1891) of Bangor, chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, retires after serving 20 years and 11 months in that role, longer than any other chief justice in Maine history. A New Hampshire native, the Bowdoin College graduate was admitted to the bar in that state, then moved back […]
High school football teams adapting to new normal
Many programs are turning toward 7-on-7 flag football as a way to have some form of competition this fall, with tackle football not allowed.
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