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11/07/2025

Construction begins on Eastern Trail ‘gap’ in Scarborough | In the Know

Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated Close the Gap project in Scarborough. In partnership with the town of Scarborough, Eastern Trail Alliance and the MaineDOT, the project will add 1.6 miles of off-road trail to the Eastern Trail, connecting the trail segment off Eastern Road...

11/07/2025

Postcard mailed from Washington, D.C., arrives in South Portland — 52 years later

Diane Madden was 14 when she sent her grandparents a postcard from the nation's capital in 1973.

11/07/2025

Here are the finalists for the Varsity Maine Male Athlete of the Year

Three track and field athletes highlight the list.

10/07/2025

Portland Jetport travelers can now leave their shoes on at security. What’s changed?

After almost 20 years, the Transportation Safety Administration says modern technology has made its 'Shoes-Off' policy unnecessary.

10/07/2025

In today's Cape-SoPo-Scarborough Now ePaper: Paint for Preservation, best birding spots, summer meals for students and much more. Start reading: https://epaper.pressherald.com/shortcode/CAP278

10/07/2025

With federal tax credit ending, Maine’s solar installers plan end-of-year sprint

The companies expect demand to jump as residential customers attempt to purchase solar systems before a long-standing 30% residential clean energy credit expires Dec. 31.

10/07/2025

Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Year

Penobscot Valley basketball team asserts dominance; Winthrop/Maranacook field hockey polishes off perfect season.

09/07/2025

South Portland schools offer up summer meals to students

Free breakfast and lunch are available to students Monday through Thursday.

09/07/2025

Meet a few artists in this year’s Paint for Preservation in Cape Elizabeth

Cape Elizabeth Land Trust's 18th plein air painting weekend begins on July 11.

07/07/2025

Southern Maine streets to see temporary pedestrian-friendly redesigns

Through Nov. 15, three streets in Portland, S**o and South Portland will have safety features like roadway paint, flexible traffic posts and speed bumps.

07/07/2025

Kennebunk’s Charlie Burch joining national lacrosse hall of fame

The UNE men's head coach will be inducted into the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame for his coaching success and promoting the game at the Maine public school level.

07/07/2025

New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’

Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he's committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.