“It’s addictive. It’s wonderful. It’s the best way to see our glorious state,” said one bicyclist.

Scores of churches around Maine are passing the collection plate a second time at Sunday services to raise money against gay marriage.

PORTLAND — The Southern Maine Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday featured major plugs for this fall’s referendum on gay marriage.

CHELSEA — The town will formally recognize the city of Augusta for sharing its staff to help with last year’s municipal elections and Town Meeting after the departure of Chelsea’s town manager and clerk.

Selvin Arevalo, 26, moved from Guatemala to Portland when he was 14 to be with his brother and sister. Over the years, he became a respected member of Portland’s Hispanic community. He graduated from Portland High School and is now studying part-time at Southern Maine Community College.

John Diguo, a 20-year-old apprentice shipwright from Cape Elizabeth, was traveling on the brig Spitfire, on his way to New York City, when his life took a dreadful turn.

CHELSEA — Angel Vaillancourt disputes the claims that her five dogs disturb the neighborhood, since they wear electronic collars that give off an electrical shock when they bark.

AUGUSTA — A city man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a police officer responding to a report of a disorderly conduct on Water Street Friday night.