Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb

Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.

NYA boys rally to stun Gray-New Gloucester

Panthers tie it late in regulation, win it, 2-1, on Rodgers Crowley's goal in the second overtime.

Scarborough Planning Board gives green light to state’s first Costco

The Scarborough Planning Board approved site plan designs and various waivers that pave the way for the popular membership-only big box store to be built at The Downs.

Anonymous photo, dog ticket causes flap in South Portland

The city has rescinded the citation but the dog owner who received it says she worries it will spur more "vigilante surveillance."

Refueled: Standard Gastropub in Bridgton keeps cruising

The Standard Gastropub has switched gears a number of times to meet the recent ups and downs of the economy.

Durham to vote on rescue plan spending

Harpswell’s shark sighting hotline busy so far

Local officials always "err on the side of caution" when a call comes in.

Summit proposes rate increase of up to 200% for gas customers in Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland

The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year.

Conservation trust targets land in four-town ‘hot spot’

The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn "is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate," according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations.

Brunswick clothing designer puts poetry in motion

Catherine Fisher Clothing sells high-end clothing with a twist: Each garment is based on a piece of poetry written by the company's founder.