Saco

Congress has set aside $23 million to build a jetty near the coastal neighborhood to lessen wave damage and sand loss.

The Saco Police Department isn't sharing details of the incident, but the U.S. Marshals Service in Portland says the incident involves "fleeing suspects in a crash."

Many Mainers say they're used to enduring strong storms, but the last three — within the span of one month — serve as evidence of change. Many acknowledge they will need to prepare for more weather extremes, more quickly than they had planned.

Under a new agreement with the city of Saco, the Army Corps of Engineers will build a stone spur jetty designed to intercept the wave energy that has destroyed the coastline for several decades.

Stakeholders involved in efforts to protect Camp Ellis from continued and severe beach erosion met in Saco on Monday to discuss next steps for an infrastructure solution.

In 2007, the residents of Hollis, Maine were stunned to discover the historic Indian Cellar Property was being converted into a 12 lot subdivision. This…