Scarborough woman with multiple sclerosis rides to inspire others

Kristina Dean has exceeded the fundraising goal she set for this year's Bike MS in Biddeford.

Therapy dogs make good listeners for Brunswick library’s young readers

Curtis Memorial Library hopes to continue Read-to-Me Dogs into the school year.

Brunswick to hire cultural broker, establish fund for asylum-seekers

Town councilors are optimistic about establishing a strong immigrant community.

South Portland library increases hours

Bath deputy police chief wraps up 27-year career

Bob Savary has started a new job with the U.S. Navy's Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair.

Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport leads worldwide effort to improve soil health, reduce climate change

A collaboration with researchers, technology companies, food businesses and farmers hopes to gather information about millions of acres of farmland.

Scarborough among towns in regional shellfish collaborative

The Casco Bay Regional Shellfish working group hopes to improve communications and share resources and ideas.

Topsham Fair promises to be a like mother, like daughter affair

The 165th annual event returns Aug. 6-11 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off the Route 196 Coastal Connector.

Portland distillers hope the spirit moves Yarmouth councilors on zone change

The owners of Liquid Riot Bottling Co. want to use family land to store and age bourbon, but first they need a zoning amendment.

Cape Elizabeth contributes $10,000 to aid asylum-seekers in Portland

Councilors said they also hope to revisit discussions of Cape Elizabeth’s long-term commitment to social services.