Good morning, Portland.

South Portland chose Portland-based Developers Collaborative to repurpose the former Mahoney Middle School into a community hub; the firm will work free for six months to assess feasibility, plan improvements and gather public input + help lower projected costs with historic tax credits.

Lone Pine Brewing closed its Anderson Street tasting room and will open a larger downtown location this spring, seating 250 inside & 100 outside.

The company plans to boost its retail presence and is exploring tasting rooms in Bangor and Lewiston.

UUCB and Woodfords Congregational Church will host a concert to benefit the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project on Saturday, Oct.

24 at Woodfords (202 Woodfords St.). The event opens at 6:30 p.m. and features artists from diverse cultural backgrounds performing music, poetry, and dance.

Town Manager Matt Sturgis said Cumberland will purchase a 24-acre parcel next to Twin Brook Recreation Area to expand the town-owned park by about 10%.

The deal is set at ($85,000) and will add rolling hills, woods, and streams to the park’s mix.

MaineDOT will close the Mill Road Bridge in Cumberland by the end of this month due to years of worsening conditions, and residents on Mill Road can use alternate routes (Blanchard Road or Route 100) to reach their homes.

New England Cancer Specialists in Westbrook now offers CAR-T cell therapy, a personalized three-week process that collects and modifies patients' T cells to attack blood cancer.

Doctors say the treatment may let patients receive care locally, avoiding out-of-state travel.

Flu season is gaining traction in Maine as a local pharmacist advises residents to get vaccinated soon in September or October for protection.

The expert explained that flu shot reactions are normal immune responses to inactive virus parts, which help reduce the risk of severe illness.

The Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative marks 10 years today of using genome-matched testing to guide cancer treatment for Mainers.

Launched with an $8.4 million donation from the Harold Alfond Foundation, the project improved patient care & boosted doctors’ confidence in interpreting complex tests.

Landry Woods — a 43-unit, three-story apartment building for adults 55 and older — is complete in South Portland to offer affordable one-bedroom units for residents earning 60% or less of the median income.

It is part of Landry Village with a 38-unit expansion planned.

Thornton Academy (9) and Bonny Eagle remain top of the Varsity Maine 11-man football poll from Week 6 games ending Oct.

10. Week 7 matchups, including No. 7 hosting No. 5 Portland on Saturday and a Class C game in Cumberland, may shift standings as South Portland eyes a boost.