Star of David in Westbrook’s holiday light display removed following complaints

Members of the Arab American community were offended by the Jewish symbol in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The star has been replaced with a dreidel.

Man accused of killing Westbrook couple also shot at their son, indictment says

A Cumberland County grand jury indicted Marcel LaGrange Jr., 24, on six charges, including two counts of murder and one count of aggravated attempted murder.

Gorham woman revels in retirement as time to reach her peak

Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life.

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.

Home births in Maine rise as patients seek control during pandemic

Home births in Maine jumped by 23% in 2020 according to CDC data, as patients avoided hospitals.

Yarmouth Clam Festival to make a comeback next summer

After being canceled for the past two years because of the pandemic, organizers expect a full return of the popular fundraising event in July.

Cancer screenings take hit from pandemic

Nationally, there was an 85% decrease in breast cancer screenings, 75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screenings in April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.

Abbott Labs layoffs hit immigrants where they live – and work

Abbott announced last week it laid off 400 people in the Westbrook and Scarborough testing facilities, and more than half of them are now seeking help with housing issues, including eviction.

Windham correctional center revamp moves closer to completion

Boy, 3, hit by car in Gorham dies from his injuries

Police say the car was being driven by a 13-year-old girl who was alone.